Validity and test-retest reliability of the Swedish version of the Geriatric Depression Scale among very old adults
Sandra Snellman,
Carl Hörnsten,
Birgitta Olofsson
et al.
Abstract:Background:
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) has shown good validity and reliability, but few studies have examined the GDS among very old adults or the Swedish translation.
Objectives:
Evaluate the validity and reliability of the Swedish version of GDS-15 among very old adults.
Methods:
In the Umeå85+/GErontological Regional DAtabase (GERDA) study, 387 participants were assessed with both the GDS-15 and the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). The mean age was 91 years. Concurrent validity b… Show more
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