Effects of early motivational interviewing on post‐stroke depressive symptoms: A pilot randomized study of the good mood intervention program

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this pilot randomized study was to investigate the feasibility of early motivational interviewing, for reducing mood after acute stroke. Background: Depression is a frequent consequence of stroke that can adversely affect recovery. Methods: Design: Pilot randomized study. Intervention group patients received 3, individual motivational interviewing sessions by nurses or social workers prior to hospital discharge. Participants: Adult patients with acute stroke during 2013 to 2014. Blinding: Research assistant who collected data was blind to group assignment. Outcomes: Data were collected at 3 time points: baseline, 1‐month, and 3‐month follow‐up. Outcome measures (anxiety, dep..