Stroke as an actual social and psychological problem
Brain stroke is one of the most common disorders, becoming increasingly medical, social and economic importance. Post-stroke disability ranks first among all causes of disability and is 3.2 per 10 000 population, by the returns 20% of persons with stroke, despite the fact that one-third falling ill with stroke - people of working age. All this indicates the need to develop not only medical, but also social and psychological tools, important for the further rehabilitation and adaptation of patients of all ages. The article presents data on the socio-psychological difficulties encountered in people who have suffered a stroke and the results of the research, which aimed to study the prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients with stroke.