The prevalence of depression among post stroke out-patients undergoing PT rehabilitation in DLSU home base and satellite clinics within Cavite from January 2000-December 2000

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Depression, Stroke, Rehabilitation Centers

Abstract

The researchers conducted a study about the prevalence of depression among post-stroke out-patients undergoing PT rehabilitation in DLSU home base and satellite clinic namely DLSUMC-DPMR, J.P. Rizal Medical and Research Center (JP), Andres Bonifacio Memorial Hospital (ABMH) and St. Dominic Medical Center (SDMC) from January 2000 to December 2000 because there are a number of post-stroke patients that cannot or would not participate in PT rehab. activities which can be attributed to depression. Determining it's prevalence would help PT interns and other members of the rehab. team in clinical making as to whether depression would be considered in prioritization of problems since not all patients who have psychological problems consult or are referred to a psychologist. Not all PT clinics have psychologist in their clinics and such that depression was being neglected because more attention is being given to the motor and neurologic problems experienced by the patient. The study was conducted among post-stroke out-patients in DLSU home base and satellite clinics, 45 respondents which were selected randomly and were asked to answer the questionnaire given to them by the researchers. From the gathered data, 28 out of 45 or 62.22% of the total sample of post-stroke patients are experiencing mild to severe depression which are already undergoing PT rehabilitation in DLSU home base satellite clinics within Cavite. This data suggests that there is a prevalence of depression among post stroke out-patients undergoing PT rehab. which should not be left neglected because in rehabilitation, an active patient role is important in providing an effective management for the patients for it implies a long term involvement that includes that patient and his family.

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