A Validity and Reliability Study of the Japanese Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale 15 (GDS-15-J)

Sugishita, Kazuyuki; Sugishita, Morihiro; Hemmi, Isao; Asada, Takashi; Tanigawa, Takeshi

doi:10.1080/07317115.2016.1199452

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“…The findings were consistent with the results of the GDS-15 evaluated in Japanese and Brazilian older adults. 10,11 Item 2 in the GDS-15 is "Have you given up your previous hobbies and interests?" and item 9 is "Do you prefer to stay at home rather than do something you are not familiar with?"…”

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Comparison of the Geriatric Depression Scale‐15 and the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 for screening depression in older adults

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2019

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Aim: To examine the reliability and validity of the Geriatric Depression and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for evaluating depression in older adults.Methods: A total of 1546 participants aged ≥60 years were investigated face-to-face with the PHQ-9 and GDS-15 anonymously. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated with Cronbach's α, and structural equation modeling was used to study the construct validity of the scale. Logistic regression was used to discusses the impact of demographic characteristics on the scale. Results:The consistency rate between the GDS-15 and PHQ-9 was 96.10%. The Cronbach's α and split-half reliability in the scales were >0.7. The model fit indices χ 2 /df., comparative fit index and root mean square error of approximation in the GDS-15 were 2.769, 0.815 and 0.077, respectively. The minimum fit function χ 2 in the PHQ-9 model was 93.742, with 27 df., the comparative fit index was acceptably low (comparative fit index 0.837) and the root mean square error of approximation was acceptably high (root mean square error of approximation 0.118). Item standardized path regression coefficients of the GDS-15 model varied between 0.07 and 0.76, among which the coefficients of item 2 and item 9 were 0.12 and 0.07, respectively. Whereas in the PHQ-9, the item standardized path regression coefficients were high (r > 0.45), except for item 3 (r = 0.34). The GDS-15 was affected by urbanrural distribution (OR = 2.104, P = 0.027), whereas the PHQ-9 was affected by sex (OR = 4.266, P = 0.007). Conclusions:The similar psychometric performance of the PHQ-9, along with its ease of use and relative brevity, makes it attractive compared with the longer GDS-15 for use in Chinese older adults, whereas the influence of sex distribution on the PHQ-9 should be paid attention to. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 138-143. . The results of the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) scales were used as dependent variables (1 = depression, 0 = non-depression); age (1 = 60-69, 2 = 70-79, 3 = ≥80), sex (1 = male, 2 = female), urban-rural distribution (1 = city, 2 = rural) and education level (1 = illiteracy, 2 = primary school, 3 = junior high school and above) were used as independent variables into the model for analysis. GDS-15 and PHQ-9 in older adults

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Comparison of the Geriatric Depression Scale‐15 and the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 for screening depression in older adults

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2019

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…Psychological function: The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) short-form (15 items) [17][18][19][20] and self-rated health.…”

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Cohort Profile of the NEIGE Study in Tokamachi City, Japan

Shobugawa

Murayama

Fujiwara

et al. 2020

Journal of Epidemiology

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Background: Studies have shown that rural residents face disadvantages concerning medical access and socioeconomic conditions. However, the social determinants of health among older people in rural areas are still unclear. The Neuron to Environmental Impact across Generations (NEIGE) study investigated the social determinants of health among older rural adults. Methods: A survey was conducted among the older residents of Tokamachi City, Japan. We randomly selected study participants (N = 1,346) from four stratified groups by age (65-74 and 75-84 years) and residential area (Tokamachi center [downtown] and Matsunoyama [mountain]). The survey collected data on socioeconomic status, lifestyle, health, and neighborhood environment. Blood and urine sampling were also conducted, and physical activity was assessed. Magnetic resonance brain imaging (MRI) and Apo-E gene were also examined in the analysis. Results: In total, 527 people participated in the NEIGE study (participation rate: 39.2%). The average age of the participants was 73.5 (standard deviation, 5.6) years, and 47.3% were male. No differences in demographics were found between downtown and mountain residents, except for educational attainment, which was lower among mountain residents. Lifestyles were similar, except for the higher percentage of everyday drinkers (33.3-35.3%) in the mountain area. Concerning physical health, muscle mass, grip strength, and measured physical activity were significantly higher among mountain residents. However, gait speed and balance were better among downtown residents. Conclusion: The findings of the NEIGE study will help elucidate the social determinants of health in older rural adults in Japan, and emphasize the different outcomes between downtown and mountain areas.

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“…The GDS-15 is a 15-item, self-reported scale measuring depressive symptoms in older people, [34,35] with the questions requiring yes (1) or no (0) answers. The GDS-15 has good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = .83) and clinical usefulness.…”

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“…The GDS-15 has good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient = .83) and clinical usefulness. [35,36] This scale was administered to the participants only.…”

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Older Japanese People with Dementia: A Single-Arm Intervention.

Kashimura

Nomura

Ishiwata

et al. 2020

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Background Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for older people with dementia and depression/anxiety alleviates negative moods. However, CBT research focusing on this population in Japan is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a recently developed cognitive-behavioral program for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), focusing on symptom alleviation and patient satisfaction. Method Sixteen Japanese patients with mild dementia ( n =3) and MCI ( n =13) participated in the study. A single-arm, pre-post study was implemented in two medical school hospitals in Japan. The CBT program included eight bi-weekly sessions conducted by one clinical psychologist. The feasibility and acceptability outcomes (perceived satisfaction, understanding, and usefulness of the program) were measured before and immediately after completing the sessions, and the psychological outcomes (depression, anxiety, quality of life [QOL], neuropsychiatric symptoms, and caregiver burden) were measured at three periods (i.e., before, immediately after, and three months after the intervention). A linear mixed model was adopted for comparing these outcomes. Results Three candidates were excluded because of unavailability, lack of interest, and refusal to participate; therefore, 13 candidates (81%) participated in this study. However, three participants dropped out because of lack of motivation and health-related reasons during the program. Finally, ten participants (76.9%) attended all program modules. The mean patient and caregiver satisfaction scores using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire were 31.0±10.05 and 28.0±2.83 out of 32, respectively. The linear mixed model demonstrated that the time effect was significant at a 99% level for depression ( d =1.62), anxiety ( d =1.39), and QOL ( d =1.00) for the patients, and significant at a 95% level for anxiety ( d =1.08) for their caregivers. Conclusion The study found that this CBT program is feasible and acceptable for older Japanese people with dementia and MCI. The program also improved patients’ QOL, alleviated anxiety and depressive symptoms, and decreased caregivers’ anxiety.

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A Validity and Reliability Study of the Japanese Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale 15 (GDS-15-J)

Abstract: In this study this version of the GDS-15-J displayed excellent psychometric properties using a 6/7 cut off. Analyses suggest some items that might be removed in future studies of an abbreviated scale.

Cited by 186 publications

References 9 publications

Comparison of the Geriatric Depression Scale‐15 and the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 for screening depression in older adults

Comparison of the Geriatric Depression Scale‐15 and the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 for screening depression in older adults

Cohort Profile of the NEIGE Study in Tokamachi City, Japan

Feasibility and Acceptability of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Older Japanese People with Dementia: A Single-Arm Intervention.

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