Reliability and validity of the geriatric depression scale in stroke patients

Wynkoop, Timothy F.; Mothersead, Philip K.; Barstow, A.

doi:10.1093/arclin/14.1.156a

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“…The most recent study (Wynkoop, Mothersead & Barstow, 1999) assessed 83, average age 64 years, post-acute hospitalized stroke patients without significant language disturbance. Internal consistency was .86, and only marginally less than that of the original stroke-free sample of .94 (Yesavage et al, 1983).…”

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

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Koob

Kraus

2001

Clinical Gerontologist

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Depression in the older adult is frequently under-diagnosed and under-treated in the health care setting resulting in increased mortality in the elderly. When the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is administered in combination with other diagnostic evaluations, however, it provides a reliable, valid, and cost-effective depression screening for the elderly. This paper provides psychometric evidence of the efficacy of the GDS, outlines the magnitude of the problems faced among healthcare professionals in assessing depression in the elderly, and encourages the incorporation of the GDS in standard assessment procedures of the older adult.

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confidence: 99%