Search for dissertations about: "Monica Åström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Monica Åström.

2. 1. Depression after stroke

   Author : Monica Åström; Rolf Adolfsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebrovascular disorders; stroke; depression; living conditions; life satisfaction; social network; dysphasia; self-care ability; cerebral atrophy; dexamethasone;

   Abstract : Both stroke and depression are major health problems in the elderly. In this study, the prevalence of major depression after stroke was investigated in a well-defined sample of acute stroke patients (n=80), followed up at 3 months, 1 year, 2 and 3 years after the stroke event. Links to biological and psychosocial factors were examined. READ MORE