Qualitative and quantitative measurement of depression in veterans recovering from stroke.
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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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of rehabilitation research and development
دوره 42 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005