Effect of Occupational Therapy on Post Stroke Depression

VernacularTitle:作业疗法对卒中后抑郁的疗效
Author: Li YOU ; Peng ZHAO ; Li LIU ; Jiang RAO ; Weibo SHAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: post stroke depression, occupational therapy, activities of daily living
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(8):775-777
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of occupational therapy (OT) on the depressive mood and activity of daily living (ADL) in patients with post stroke depression (PSD). Methods 42 patients with PSD were divided into OT group (n=21) and control group (n=21).Both 2 groups received routine therapy, and OT group received ADL training, selective recreation and sport and appreciation of music in addition.They were evaluated by modified Bathel index (MBI) and Hamilton Self-rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) before and after treatment.Results The scores of MBI increased and the scores of HAMD decreased significantly after 4 weeks in both 2 groups (P<0.001), especially in the OT group (P<0.01). Conclusion OT can improve not only ADL, but also the depressive mood in patients with PSD.