Treating Post-Stroke Aphasia: Psychological Wellness Approaches
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt2024.928Keywords:
Depressive, stroke medical specialist, interpretive description, post-stroke AphasiaAbstract
One of the most difficult conditions to treat while dealing with post-stroke aphasia and depression is related. To help stroke survivors manage their depression symptoms, stroke medical professionals are essential. In light of stroke specialists' opinions about post-stroke aphasia, this study intends to investigate current methods of treating depression. In five semi-structured focus groups, thirty-nine stroke healthcare professionals from various phases of stroke therapy took part. A thorough transcript analysis of these focus group talks was conducted using the interpretive description approach. After the transcripts were analyzed, several themes emerged, including the difficulties associated with treating depression and aphasia at the same time in stroke rehabilitation, the undervaluing of mood disorders in clinical practice, the use of ad hoc methods for diagnosis and treatment, and the attempts of stroke doctors to fill in the gaps in psychological care. This study emphasizes how difficult it is for doctors to treat depression in patients who have had a stroke-related aphasia. For better patient care, evidence-based therapies are crucial, as is the inclusion of mental health services in stroke rehabilitation. Policies that promote mental health should be developed, leaders should take the lead in putting comprehensive treatment plans into practice, and healthcare professionals should get specialized training. These initiatives have a critical role in enhancing the results and standard of life for those coping with the co-occurring conditions of depression and aphasia after stroke.
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