Studies on social-psychic factors in patients with post-stroke depression

Objective To explore the relationship of coping style or social support and post-stroke depression(PSD),in order to provide the basis for psychological intervention and promote the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients.Methods Thirty-one patients with PSD and thirty-six patients with stroke were assessed with self-rating depression scale(SDS),Toronto alexithymia scale(TAS-20),social support rating scale(SSRS),and medical coping modes questionnaire(MCMQ).Results The total score of social sustain,the score of subjective support and support utilization in the depression group were lower than those in the non-depression group(P0.01 or P0.05).The score of confrontation in the depression group was significantly lower than that in the non-depression group(P0.05),while the score of resignation in the depression group was significantly higher than that in the non-depression group(P0.05).The F1 factor score in the depression group was higher than that in the non-depression group(P0.05).Conclusion Strengthening mental intervention,correcting coping style and emotional recognization ability can promote patients′ recovery and quality of life.