Factors influencing self-reported anxiety or depression following stroke or TIA using linked registry and hospital data

Abstract

Purpose: Approximately 30–50% of survivors experience problems with anxiety or depression post-stroke. It is important to understand the factors associated with post-stroke anxiety or depression to identify effective interventions. Methods: Patient-level data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (years 2009–2013), from participating hospitals in Queensland (n = 23), were linked with Queensland Hospital Emergency and Admission datasets. Self-reported anxiety or depression was assessed using the EQ-5D-3L, obtained at 90–180 days post-stroke. Multivariable multilevel logistic regression, with manual stepwise elimination of variables, was used to investigate the association between self-..