Some of the unmet needs in stroke care

More research is needed to better understand post-stroke neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, and apathy, in order to help patients deal with these complications.^1,2 The need for better treatment approaches to manage post-stroke symptoms is brought into focus by the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in this patient population.^1,2

References:
1.Chun HY, Ford A, Kutlubaev MA, Almeida OP, Mead GE. Depression, anxiety, and suicide after stroke: a narrative review of the best available evidence. Stroke 2022; 53 (4): 1402–1410.

2.Chen X, Zhang H, Xiao G, Lv C. Prevalence of suicidal ideation among stroke survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Top Stroke Rehabil 2021; 28(7): 545–555.

3.UK and Ireland National Clinical Guideline for Stroke. Rehabilitation and recovery – psychological effects of stroke. Available at: https://www.strokeguideline.org/chapter/psychological-effects-of-stroke/#385. Accessed May 2023.

4.Tay J, Morris RG, Markus HS. Apathy after stroke: diagnosis, mechanisms, consequences, and treatment. Int J Stroke 2021; 16 (5): 510–518.