Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2013;15(2):85-94.
대학병원에 입원한 뇌졸중환자의 뇌졸중 후 우울 관련요인
송영미·이지현
Factors in Post Stoke Depression of Stroke Patients Hospitalized in University Medical Centers
Soung, Young Mi · Lee, Ji Hyun
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify depression after a stroke and related factors for hospitalized
patients with a stroke. Methods The participants were 116 patients with a stroke admitted to university medical
centers in C and B cities. The study was done from December 16, 2011 to March 15, 2012. Results The level
of physical fatigue had a moderate correlation with the level of depression(r=.60, p<.001), while there was a strong
positive correlation between level of mental fatigue and depression(r=.74, p<.001). The correlation between the
degree of sensory nerve fatigue and the level of depression was moderate(r=.58, p<.001). Depression in the participants
was highest for mental fatigue which explained 54% had depression. Next, the degree of mental fatigue,
economic status and presence of an occupation and depression were found to explain 61% of the total. Conclusion
The results indicate that in doing nursing assessments and interventions for depression in stroke patients, it is
necessary for nurses to develop nursing program and applications in which the level of mental fatigue, economic
status and presence of an occupation is considered.
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