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Suicidal ideation after stroke: why standardized screening is essential for community-based prediction models

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  • Polona Rus Prelog

  • Matija Zupan

  • Senta Frol

  • June 11, 2026

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    Stroke survivors have a significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation and attempts compared to the general population.

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    Community-based prediction models can identify stroke survivors at risk of suicidality using routinely collected clinical data.

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    Standardized screening for suicidality in stroke survivors is lacking, leading to inconsistent assessment in clinical practice.

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    Existing suicidality measurement tools vary widely, complicating the development of effective prediction models for stroke populations.

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    Harmonized, stroke-specific measures are essential for improving the identification and prevention of suicidality in stroke survivors.

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