Influence of cognitive behavioral intervention on depression state and compliance of senile patients with cerebral apoplexy

Abstract

Objective To investigate the effect of cognitive behavioral intervention on depression state and compliance of senile patients with cerebral apoplexy. Methods 46 senile patients with cerebral apoplexy were divided into the intervention group(22 cases)and the control group(24 cases).The control group was given conventional treatment and nursing,based onthe above methods,cognitive behavioral intervention was added to the intervention group,6 weeks were taken as one treatment course.Using self-rating depression scale(SDS) and self-made compliance questionnaire to evaluate the depression and compliance before and after 6 weeks of treatment. Results The SDS score was obviously lower,the treatment compliance was better in the intervention group after 6 weeks compared with the control group. Conclusions The cognition behavioral intervention is helpful to improve the depression of senile patients with cerebral apoplexy,enhance the treatment compliance and improve patients' quality of life. Key words: Senile; Cerebral apoplexy; Cognitive behavioral intervention; Depression; Compliance