Psychometric Properties of the 15‐Item Geriatric Depression Scale in Functionally Impaired, Cognitively Intact, Community‐Dwelling Elderly Primary Care Patients

Friedman, Bruce; Heisel, Marnin J.; Delavan, Rachel L.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53461.x

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“…Questions refer to the recent week and responses require a ''yes'' or a ''no''. It is a reliable and valid screening device for measuring depression in older adults (Friedman et al 2005), and is also sensitive to depression among older adults suffering from mild to moderate dementia (Sheikh and Yesavage 1986). The short form of the GDS was found to be an adequate substitute for the long one (Lesher and Berryhill 1994).…”

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Depressive symptoms in later life: differential impact of social support and motivational processes on depression in individuals with and without cognitive impairment

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This study investigates the role of a motivational process based on a composite of four subcomponents (self-efficacy, decision regulation, activation regulation and motivation regulation), as a mediator of the relationship between social support and depression assessed with the Geriatric Depression Scale in cognitively impaired and unimpaired individuals. Participants were 229 adults with a mean age of 74 years (range: 52-94 years). The sample comprised 64 participants diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 47 participants diagnosed with earlystage Alzheimer's disease (AD), and a group of 118 participants without any cognitive impairment. In this crosssectional study, bivariate correlations and linear regression models were used to assess the association between the predictor variables and depression. Linear regression models were controlled for age, gender, education, cognitive status, cognitive impairment and activities. In the total Based on these findings, it can be argued that the impact of social support on depressive symptoms is attenuated by cerebral deterioration in cognitively impaired individuals, while motivational processes remain relevant.

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Depressive symptoms in later life: differential impact of social support and motivational processes on depression in individuals with and without cognitive impairment

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“…Scores above 5 on the short form of the GDS are considered to indicate depression, with 6 to 10 indicative of mild to moderate depression, and 11 to 15 indicative of severe depression (Friedman et al, 2005). A cut-off score of 5/6 was used in this study to distinguish those without depression from those participants with mild to moderate or severe depression.…”

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Predictors of agreement between general practitioner detection of dementia and the revised Cambridge Cognitive Assessment (CAMCOG-R)

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“…There are few studies on the factorial structure of the Scale (9)(10)(11)(12) . The factorial structure analysis of the GDS allows to detect whether the elderly present low selfesteem, lack of energy, anxiety, loss of enthusiasm and hope (apathy) or social isolation, and determine whether the results may be generalized.…”

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Sintomas depressivos em idosos: análise dos itens da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica

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Objectives: To verify the factor structure of the Geriatric Depression Scale of 15 items (GDS 15) in a sample of elderly people assisted by the Family Health Strategy, to describe their social profile, and to analyze the responses to items on the Scale. Methods: A cross-sectional study interviewing 503 elderly assisted by the Family Health Strategy, in Dourados, MS (Brazil). To analyze the responses of the GDS 15, we used the Mantel-Haenzsel chi-square test (p <0.05) was used. A factor analysis, internal consistency and generalization of the results for the population was performed. Results: Of the 503 elderly interviwed, 69.0% were women, 53.1% were illiterate, 53.7% were 70 years or older, and 34.4% presented depression. Factor analysis identified four factors (apathy, hopelessness, lack of motivation, and isolation). The structure of the GDS 15 did not prove appropriate for the generalizability of results. Conclusion: Among elderly patients with depression, apathy and isolation predominated. Health care teams must promote physical, recreational and cultural activities to minimize this situation. Further research is needed, especially to analyze the factorial structure. Keywords: Depression; Signs and symptoms; Aged; Family health; Factor analysis, statistical RESUMOObjetivos: Verificar a estrutura fatorial da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica de 15 itens em uma amostra de idosos assistidos pela Estratégia Saú-de da Família, descrever o perfil social e analisar as respostas aos itens da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica. Métodos: Estudo de delineamento transversal com 503 idosos assistidos pela Estratégia Saúde da Família, em Dourados, MS. Para analisar as respostas da EDG 15, utilizou-se o teste de Qui-quadrado de Mantel-Haenzsel (p <0,05). A análise fatorial, a consistência interna e a generalidade dos resultados para a população foram realizadas. Resultados: Dos 503 idosos pesquisados 69,0% eram mulheres, 53,1% não letrados, 53,7% tinham 70 anos ou mais e 34,4% apresentavam depressão. A análise fatorial identificou quatro fatores (apatia, desesperança, desmotivação e isolamento). A estrutura da EDG 15 não se mostrou apropriada para a generalização de resultados. Conclusão: Dentre os idosos com depressão, predominaram a apatia e o isolamento. Cabe às equipes de saúde promover atividades físicas, recreativas e culturais para minimizar esse quadro. Novas pesquisas serão necessárias, sobretudo para análise da estrutura fatorial. Descritores: Depressão; Sinais e sintomas; Idoso; Saúde da família; Análise fatorial RESUMEN Objetivos: Verificar la estructura factorial de la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica de 15 items en una muestra de ancianos asistidos por la Estrategia Salud de la Familia, describir el perfil social y analizar las respuestas a los ítems de la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica. Métodos: Estudio de delineamiento transversal realizado con 503 ancianos entrevistados y 503 asistidos por la Estrategia Salud de la Familia, en Dourados, MS (Brasil). Para analizar las respuestas de la EDG 15, se utilizó la ...

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Psychometric Properties of the 15‐Item Geriatric Depression Scale in Functionally Impaired, Cognitively Intact, Community‐Dwelling Elderly Primary Care Patients

Abstract: In general, this study provides evidence of impressive psychometric properties of the GDS-15 when administered to a sample of functionally impaired, cognitively intact, community-dwelling primary care patients.

Cited by 325 publications

References 26 publications

Depressive symptoms in later life: differential impact of social support and motivational processes on depression in individuals with and without cognitive impairment

Depressive symptoms in later life: differential impact of social support and motivational processes on depression in individuals with and without cognitive impairment

Predictors of agreement between general practitioner detection of dementia and the revised Cambridge Cognitive Assessment (CAMCOG-R)

Sintomas depressivos em idosos: análise dos itens da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica

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