Geriatric Depression Scale—Short Form

Sheikh, Javaid I.; Yesavage, Jerome A.

doi:10.1037/t01786-000

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“… All numbers are mean (SD) if not stated otherwise. Score values are reported for baseline/first follow-up/second follow-up if available NR not reported, DHI dizziness handicap inventory [ 29 ], VHQ vertigo handicap questionnaire [ 45 ], SF-8,-12, -36 8-, 12-, 36-item short-form health survey [ 46 – 48 ], PHC physical health component, MHC mental health component, EQ-5D EuroQoL [ 49 ], VSS-VER -AA vertigo symptom scale - vertigo and related symptoms, -somatic anxiety and autonomic arousal [ 50 ], GDS geriatric depression scale [ 51 ], SCL-90-R (GSI) symptom checklist 90 (global severity index) [ 52 ], ADL activities of daily living [ 53 ] * Difference significant …”

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Health care utilization, prognosis and outcomes of vestibular disease in primary care settings: systematic review

2016

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Vertigo and dizziness are frequent complaints in primary care that lead to extensive health care utilization. The objective of this systematic review was to examine health care of patients with vertigo and dizziness in primary care settings. Specifically, we wanted to characterize health care utilization, therapeutic and referral behaviour and to examine the outcomes associated with this. A search of the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was carried out in May 2015 using the search terms ‘vertigo’ or ‘dizziness’ or ‘vestibular and primary care’ to identify suitable studies. We included all studies that were published in the last 10 years in English with the primary diagnoses of vertigo, dizziness and/or vestibular disease. We excluded drug evaluation studies and reports of adverse drug reactions. Data were extracted and appraised by two independent reviewers; 16 studies with a total of 2828 patients were included. Mean age of patients ranged from 45 to 79 with five studies in older adults aged 65 or older. There were considerable variations in diagnostic criteria, referral and therapy while the included studies failed to show significant improvement of patient-reported outcomes. Studies are needed to investigate current practice of care across countries and health systems in a systematic way and to test primary care-based education and training interventions that improve outcomes.

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Health care utilization, prognosis and outcomes of vestibular disease in primary care settings: systematic review

2016

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“…The inclusion criteria were (1) an age of 60–79 years and the ability to use the hand to draw a line, (2) a cut-off score of 24 for MCI according to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Basic Thai version (MoCA-B-Thai) [21], (3) no dementia, according to Mental Status Examination Thai 10 (MSET 10) scores of >14, >17, and >22 for participants with no formal school education, an elementary education, and a higher level of education, respectively [22], (4) being independent when performing the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), i.e., Thai Assessment Scale scores of ≥12 [23], and (5) not suffering from depression according to a cut-off score ≥6 on the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale [24, 25]. The exclusion criteria were (1) a history of psychiatric disorders, (2) cerebrovascular accidents and brain injury, (3) vision and hearing problems, (4) substance or medication abuse, (5) heart disease, (6) asthma, (7) uncontrolled hypertension, (8) pulmonary tuberculosis, (9) nerve compression and physical injury affecting their ability to join in the physical movement program, and (10) participation in a cognitive training program in the past 2 months.…”

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Effects of Combined Physical Movement Activity and Multifaceted Cognitive Training in Older People with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder in a Rural Community: A Randomized Control Trial

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Thaikruea

Wongpakaran

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Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord

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Introduction: Cognitive deterioration in older people with mild neurocognitive disorders (mNCD) increases the risk of progress to major NCD. Health professionals worldwide are trying to find strategies for prevention. There is a limited number of studies that deal with cultural conditions in northern Thailand. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a combination of physical movement activity and multifaceted cognitive training on cognitive function in older people with mNCD. Methods: A randomized control trial involving 70 mNCD people, according to DSM-5 criteria, was conducted on an intervention group and a control group (n = 35 each). The program for the intervention group included 24 sessions (twice a week). The outcome measures on cognitive function were assessed before and after the intervention by means of composite cognitive measures for older people, i.e., the Trail-Making Test (TMT), Digit Span (DS), Verbal Fluency (VF), Word-List Learning (WLL), and Block Design (BD). Results: The combined intervention enhanced cognitive function. TMT-A was significantly improved in the intervention group. There were significant improvements in DS sequence scores, letter verbal fluency (LVF), and category verbal fluency (CVF). Comparing the groups, there were significant differences in LVF including immediate and delayed recall. BD improved significantly in the intervention group. Conclusions: The combined intervention appeared to be effective in delaying/preventing cognitive deterioration and cognitive functional decline in people with mNCD. Further studies on a variation of treatments suited to cultural conditions and their effects are needed. Trials in other communities are also recommended.

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“…Depressive symptoms were identified using the short version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) (29). The GDS includes 15 items with a yes/no response scale, and the German version of the GDS has been shown to have good psychometric properties (30).…”

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Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms and Their Association With Loss Experience in a Large Cohort Sample of the Oldest-Old. Results of the AgeCoDe/AgeQualiDe Study

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Background: Anxiety in adults is a common mental health problem. However, studies on anxiety in the oldest-old are lacking. We sought to identify the age- and gender-specific prevalence of anxiety symptoms in a large sample of general practice patients. Furthermore, we investigated relevant associations of anxiety specifically with respect to recent experience of loss. Methods: Based on the German Study on Ageing, Cognition and Dementia in general practice patients, a sample of 897 patients aged 82 years and older was assessed. Anxiety was assessed using the short form of the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI-SF). For the assessment of loss, patients were asked whether there were cases of death in their closer social environment since the last assessment. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were run. Results: Of the oldest-old individuals (aged 82+ years, mean age: 86.8), 14.5% (95% CI 12.4–16.8) suffered from anxiety symptoms. Highest prevalence rates were found for 82- to 85-year-old women (17.2%, 95% CI 12.6–22.1) and for 86- to 90-year-old patients (both sexes) in general (15.9%, 95% CI 12.6–19.2). Older individuals who experienced cases of death in their close social environment within the last 18 months had almost twice the odds [odds ratio (OR) 1.91, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.15–3.17] of reporting anxiety compared to those without a recent loss. As expected, depression and impaired cognitive status were associated with the presence of anxiety symptoms. No relation was found between social network, gender, age, frailty, or physical illness and anxiety in regression analysis. Conclusions: This study provides for the first time age- and gender-specific prevalence rates of anxiety symptoms and associated risk factors among a large population-based sample of oldest-old primary care attenders. Anxiety is highly prevalent in individuals aged 82 years and older. Depression, impaired cognitive status, and recent experience of loss are associated with late-life anxiety. Our findings support the idea that recent experience of loss should be taken seriously in the context of clinical practice with respect to diagnosing and treating anxiety in old age.

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Geriatric Depression Scale—Short Form

Cited by 49 publications

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Health care utilization, prognosis and outcomes of vestibular disease in primary care settings: systematic review

Health care utilization, prognosis and outcomes of vestibular disease in primary care settings: systematic review

Effects of Combined Physical Movement Activity and Multifaceted Cognitive Training in Older People with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder in a Rural Community: A Randomized Control Trial

Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms and Their Association With Loss Experience in a Large Cohort Sample of the Oldest-Old. Results of the AgeCoDe/AgeQualiDe Study

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