Background: Pain is a common complication after stroke and is associated with the
presence of depression, cognitive dysfunction, and impaired quality of life. It remains …

There have been many advances in management of cerebrovascular diseases. However,
stroke is still one of the leading causes of disabilities and mortality worldwide with significant …

At least half of all stroke survivors experience fatigue; thus, it is a common cause of concern
for patients, caregivers, and clinicians after stroke. This scientific statement provides an …

Background Depression after stroke is common and has been proposed to negatively affect
disability by preventing optimal physical rehabilitation and recovery. However, the nature of …

Background Depression in patients with heart failure commonly goes undiagnosed and
untreated. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a simple, valid measure of …

Background. Poststroke fatigue (PSF) is a frequent, disabling symptom that lacks a
consensual definition and a standardized evaluation method. The (multiple) causes of PSF …

Background: Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is a common yet debilitating symptom for the majority
of patients post-stroke. However, limited information is available for the management of this …

Background: Acupuncture may be useful to treat the various clusters of symptoms occurring
after a stroke. The use of evidence to underpin clinical practice and treatment guidelines …

Abstract HARTLEY, Tasneem; BURGER, Marlette and INGLIS-JASSIEM, Gakeemah. Post
stroke health-related quality of life, stroke severity and function: A longitudinal cohort study …

Background Several studies have documented the variety of post-stroke psychosocial
challenges, which are complex, multifaceted, and affect a patient's rehabilitation and …