Veterans Affairs Updates Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines To Address Interventions For Depression As Well As For Improving Motor Function

In a recent update to clinical practice guidelines for stroke rehabilitation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/Department of Defense (DoD) included six recommendations for treating depression that often surfaces after a stroke. These recommendations for depression were among 47 about specific treatments to improve motor function and activities to improve transition to the community.

The guidelines and recommendations are based on a review of studies published between 2018 and 2023 to assess the strength of the evidence base for various interventions used during stroke rehabilitation. The strength of the evidence base ranged from strong (for or against), weak (for . . .