Comparing the Course of Mental Health over the First Year after Stroke with Healthy Controls in Colombia, South America

Conclusions This is the first study to examine the course of mental health over the first year post-stroke in Latin America, specifically in Ibague, Colombia. Despite the improvements in anxiety and depression over the first year post-stroke, patient anxiety and depression were still worse in comparison to healthy controls. The current findings indicate a need for rehabilitation services in Colombia, especially targeting mental health issues.
Source: PMandR - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research