J Am Heart Assoc March 2023 PMID 36870988

Always Look on the Bright Side: Associations of Optimism With Functional Outcomes After Stroke.

Kelly L Sloane, Scott E Kasner, Christopher G Favilla, Aaron Rothstein, Jens Witsch, Roy H Hamilton, Andrea L C Schneider

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Peak: 6 in Mar 2023
across 3 sources since Mar 2023

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Mar 2023 – Dec 2025

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What people are saying

The comments frequently mention the positive relationship between optimism and recovery, emphasizing the importance of psychological factors, as seen in phrases like 'synergistically associated' and 'collaboration with this all-star team.' The tone is enthusiastic but not deeply analytical, reflecting interest and recognition of potential impact while showing moderate engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or interest in the findings, highlighting the positive link between optimism and stroke recovery.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity about the research, with emphasis on collaboration and promising implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show some depth by mentioning team members, collaboration, and the significance of psychological factors, but lack detailed critique or analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence further studies and clinical practices, though they are mainly celebratory and preliminary.

Abstract in brief

  • Optimism, especially when combined with the absence of depression, is linked to better and faster recovery in stroke patients, with those feeling optimistic showing the most improvement soon after stroke.
  • Patients who are not optimistic tend to recover more slowly but continue to improve over the year, regardless of depression status.
  • The study highlights that psychological factors like optimism and depression significantly influence stroke recovery outcomes, suggesting they should be considered in rehabilitation planning.

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Aaron Rothstein
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Very cool collaboration with this all-star team, led by the inimitable @kellysloaneMD and @ASchneiderMDPhD. @JensWitsch Always Look on the Bright Side: Associations of Optimism With Functional Outcomes After Stroke https://t.co/fYCgObNTVY

Mar 8, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 683 followers View post →
Penn Medicine CSO
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New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @kellysloaneMD, Scott Kasner, Christopher Favilla, @AaronRothstein, @JensWitsch, @DrRoyHamilton & Andrea Schneider (@PennNeurology) https://t.co/1CwqYIm1vK https://t.co/NEcPXIHWRX

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 5,919 followers View post →
Aaron Rothstein
@AaronRothstein · X

RT @PennMedEVDCSO: New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @ke…

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 683 followers View post →
貝ヶ石祥吾(Shogo Kaigaishi)|脳卒中支援のPT
@kaishoupt · X

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Sep 22, 2025 · 433 followers View post →
Andrea Schneider
@ASchneiderMDPhD · X

RT @PennMedEVDCSO: New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @ke…

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 195 followers View post →
Andrea Schneider
@ASchneiderMDPhD · X

RT @AaronRothstein: Very cool collaboration with this all-star team, led by the inimitable @kellysloaneMD and @ASchneiderMDPhD. @JensWitsch…

Mar 8, 2023 · 1 share · 195 followers View post →

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貝ヶ石祥吾(Shogo Kaigaishi)|脳卒中支援のPT
@kaishoupt · X

https://t.co/2tppbXGB0W

Sep 22, 2025 · 433 followers View post →
Andrea Schneider
@ASchneiderMDPhD · X

RT @PennMedEVDCSO: New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @ke…

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 195 followers View post →
Kelly Sloane
@kellysloaneMD · X

RT @PennMedEVDCSO: New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @ke…

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 177 followers View post →
Aaron Rothstein
@AaronRothstein · X

RT @PennMedEVDCSO: New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @ke…

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 shares · 683 followers View post →
Penn Medicine CSO
@PennMedCSO · X

New study finds that optimism & depression are synergistically associated with functional recovery after #stroke ft. @kellysloaneMD, Scott Kasner, Christopher Favilla, @AaronRothstein, @JensWitsch, @DrRoyHamilton & Andrea Schneider (@PennNeurology) https://t.co/1CwqYIm1vK https://t.co/NEcPXIHWRX

Mar 16, 2023 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 5,919 followers View post →
Andrea Schneider
@ASchneiderMDPhD · X

RT @AaronRothstein: Very cool collaboration with this all-star team, led by the inimitable @kellysloaneMD and @ASchneiderMDPhD. @JensWitsch…

Mar 8, 2023 · 1 share · 195 followers View post →
Aaron Rothstein
@AaronRothstein · X

Very cool collaboration with this all-star team, led by the inimitable @kellysloaneMD and @ASchneiderMDPhD. @JensWitsch Always Look on the Bright Side: Associations of Optimism With Functional Outcomes After Stroke https://t.co/fYCgObNTVY

Mar 8, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 683 followers View post →
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