Stroke

Health Services Research

Measurement

Oral Presentation

(665913) CLDR-Sponsored: Validation of the 10-Item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Post Stroke

Presenting Author(s)

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  Michael Williams, PhD

  Assistant Professor
  University of Houston
  Houston, Texas

Author(s)

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  Catherine Hay, PhD

  Assistant Professor
  Texas Woman's University, Texas

Post-stroke depression is a very serious condition that is linked with worse outcomes. Screening for depression post stroke is critical. This study provides evidence supporting the use of an abbreviated measure of depression post stroke, which is applicable to research and clinical efforts.

Learning Objectives:

• Define post-stroke depression
• Discuss importance of measuring symptoms of depression post stroke
• Identify a valid measure of depression for individuals post stroke