Symptom clusters of early-stage poststroke depression: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify the symptom clusters of early-stage poststroke depression (PSD) and provide an in-depth understanding of the symptoms.

Design

A mixed-methods study with a convenient sampling method was used.

Methods

A cross-sectional questionnaire survey in 231 stroke patients and semi-structured interviews in 14 stroke patients were conducted in the neurological department of a comprehensive hospital in Southeast China. Data from the questionnaire survey were analysed through descriptive and exploratory factor analyses; data from the semi-structured interview were transcribed verbatim and analysed through inductive content analysis. This study adheres to the GRAMMS checklist.

Results

Exploratory factor analysis revealed six symptom clusters of early-stage PSD 

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8363377 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature