Poststroke depression (PSD) negatively affects the functional outcome of stroke patients. Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9) is a validated screening tool for detecting PSD. This study investigated the relationship between PHQ‐9… Click to show full abstract
Poststroke depression (PSD) negatively affects the functional outcome of stroke patients. Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9) is a validated screening tool for detecting PSD. This study investigated the relationship between PHQ‐9 score and functional outcomes in stroke patients in a convalescent rehabilitation ward by evaluating functional independence measure (FIM) gain scores and the proportion of patients discharged.
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