Effects of Psychological Supportive Therapy on Depression after Cerebral Hemorrhage

VernacularTitle:心理支持疗法对脑出血后抑郁状态患者的疗效
Author: Ming SHI ; Jianming FU ; Liang LI ; Xudong GU ; Yunhai YAO
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cerebral hemorrhage, psychological supportive therapy, depression, activities of daily living
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):853-854
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effects of psychological supportive therapy on the activities of daily living (ADL) and depression after cerebral hemorrhage. Methods 60 cases with mild or medium depression according to 17 items Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD-17) after cerebral hemorrhage were divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=30). All of them accepted physical exercise, and those in the treatment group accepted psychological supportive therapy in addition. They were assessed with Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and HAMD-17 before and after the treatment. Results After 2 months of treatment, the score of FIM increased more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.001), and the score of HAMD-17 decreased (P<0.001). Conclusion Psychological supportive therapy may promote the recovery of ADL and depression for patients post cerebral hemorrhage.