Development,Implementation, and Outcomes of Post-stroke Mood Assessment Pathways: Implications for Social Workers |
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Authors: | Peta McLean Rebecca Torkington Angela Ratsch |
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Institution: | 1. Maryborough Rehabilitation Unit, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia;2. Integrated Care Service, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia;3. Research Education, Development and Support, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia |
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Abstract: | Depression and anxiety are prevalent in the stroke population and can have a significant impact on the patient and their family’s long-term outcomes, however the screening for these conditions does not meet best practice recommendations. To address this deficit, this study developed “Post-Stroke Mood Assessment Pathways” and embedded them into practice by utilising the PARiHS framework (for the implementation of evidence-based practice), in conjunction with staff training. The study examined the rates of mood screening, clinical interviews, and completion of interventions for stroke patients through a retrospective chart audit (n?=?213) one year prior to, and one year post-implementation (n?=?238) of the pathways. The data show statistically significant increased documentation around mood screening and clinical interview 95% CI 4.86, 19.88], p?<?.0012 and specifically, an increase in the number of patients who had a clinical interview following the introduction of the pathways 95% CI 8.05, 19.69], p?<?.0001. |
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Keywords: | Stroke Social Work Screen Mood Pathway Depression Anxiety |
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