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Depressive symptoms among poststroke patients in Japan
 — frequency distribution and factor structure of the GDS
Author(s)Andrea S Schreiner, Tomoko Morimoto, Hitoshi Asano
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 16, no 10, October 2001
Pagespp 941-949
KeywordsDepression ; Symptoms ; Stroke ; Evaluation ; Japan.
AnnotationA study of 101 Japanese post-stroke patients finds that the bulk of the points constituting a Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score suggestive of depression come from decreased energy, memory problems and depressed mood (as indicated by feelings of helplessness), boredom and social withdrawal, rather than from increased positive affect. While the authors note that their study had limitations, they suggest that treatment should focus on dealing with the problem areas found. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-011115202 A
ClassmarkENR: CT: CQA: 4C: 7DT

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