| Title | Apathy among institutionalized stroke patients: Prevalence and clinical correlates |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | van Almenkerk S., Smalbrugge M., Depla M.FIA, Eefsting J.A, Hertogh C.MPM |
| Journal | American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 180-188 |
| Keywords | *Apathy, *stroke patient, ADL disability, Aged, anticonvulsive agent, antidepressant agent, anxiolytic agent, Apathy Evaluation Scale, article, Barthel index, cerebrovascular accident, cognitive defect, cross-sectional study, depression, dysphoria, fatigue, Female, Human, hypnotic agent, major clinical study, Male, neuroleptic agent, Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire, observational study, pain, psychotropic agent, Resident Assessment Instrument for Long Term Care Facilities, structured interview |
| Abstract | Objectives Apathy is a frequent neuropsychiatric consequence of stroke. In the under-researched population of institutionalized stroke patients, we aimed to explore the prevalence of apathy, its clinical correlates, and the relation to the amount of stimulating activities in the nursing home (NH). Design A cross-sectional, observational study. Setting Dutch NHs. Participants 274 chronic stroke patients. Measurements Data were collected through observation lists that were filled out in structured interviews with qualified nurse assistants who knew the residents well. The lists comprised the NH-version of the Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES10), the Barthel Index, the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire, and sections of the Resident Assessment Instrument for Long-Term Care Facilities. Attending physicians and therapists provided additional information. Results Apathy (AES10 score a. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jagp.2014.03.011 |
