Effect of comprehensive therapy on depression post stroke
- VernacularTitle:老年脑卒中后抑郁的综合治疗观察
- Author:
Li-ping CHEN
;
Wei-guo JIAO
;
Jian-jun JIA
;
Yu DING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
post stroke depression, rehabilitation, Bobath approach, activity of daily living, Traditional Chinese Medicine
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(1):33-34
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of rehabilitation on post stroke depression with different treatment methods.Methods68 post stroke depression patients were randomly divided into treatment group, who accepted Bobath approach combined with Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and control group, who accepted Bobath approach only. Evaluation was conducted before treatment and 3 and 6 weeks after treatment with Hamilton Assess Depression Scale (HAMD), and activity of daily living (ADL).ResultsThere was no significant difference before the treatment between these two groups. 3 weeks after treatment, the score improved, but no significant enough in the both groups. 6 weeks after treatment, the scores of MBI and HAMD in treatment group significantly improved compared with that before treatment(P<0.05). ConclusionBobath approach combined with Chinese medicine is effective on improving depressive symptoms and ADL in post stroke depression patients.
