2015•Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhiRequires access
Intervention effect of BrainHQ visual training on depressive symptom in patients with post stroke depression
Mao Ronghua, Chang‐Xiang Chen, Dan Li, Shuxing Li, Min Zhang
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Abstract
Objective
To observe the intervention effect of BrainHQ visual training on depressive symptom in patients with post stroke depression.
Methods
Eighty patients with post stroke depression were divided into control group(n=40)and intervention group(n=40). The control group accepted routine drug therapy and conventional rehabilitation, while intervention group received BrainHQ visual training additionally.They were assessed with Hamilton depression scale(HAMD) before and 4 weeks after intervention.
Results
Before intervention the HAMD score between control group and intervention group(respectively(19.80±3.96), (18.43±2.94)) had no statistical difference(P>0.05). After 4-week intervention, the HAMD score of intervention group(9.58±5.42) was significantly lower than that of control group(13.85±5.73)(P 0.05). After 4-week intervention, the difference of depression level was statistically significant in two groups(P<0.05).
Conclusion
BrainHQ visual training can improve depressive symptom in patients with post stroke depression.
Key words:
Post stroke depression; Hamilton depression scale; BrainHQ visual training