Qualitative and quantitative measurement of depression in veterans recovering from stroke

J Rehabil Res Dev. 2005 May-Jun;42(3):277-90. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2004.02.0017.

Abstract

This analysis triangulates qualitative and quantitative data from interviews, Geriatric Depression Scale scores, and patient records to evaluate poststroke depression. Participants were veterans who were discharged home following a new stroke. Findings indicated underrecognition and treatment of depression. Narrative data uncovered a rich description of respondents' perceptions and emotional experiences during stroke recovery.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bias
  • Black or African American
  • Cross-Cultural Comparison
  • Depression / epidemiology*
  • Depression / ethnology
  • Depression / etiology
  • Emotions
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Self Concept*
  • Stroke / complications
  • Stroke / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Veterans / psychology*
  • White People