The gds short form 15 questions has been derived from the 30 question version. A full bibliography of the gas is available upon request. The geriatric depression scale gds is an evaluation tool to diagnose older adults depression. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale in. Spanish language version of the geriatric depression scale gds had sensitivities ranging from 76% to 82%, and specifi cities ranging from 64% to 98%. Validation of a telephoneadministered geriatric depression. Validation of 5 and 15 items spanish version of the geriatric depression scale in elderly.
In postpartum women, the spanish language version of the edinburgh postnatal depression scale epds was 72% to 89% sensitive and 86% to 95% specifi c for major depression 2 nonus studies. Pdf adaptation of the geriatric depression scale in spain. Psychometric properties of the spanish version of the. A psychometric properties evaluation of the italian version. The assessment is a selfreported tool with yesno answers. Hamilton depression rating scale hdrs please complete the scale based on a structured interview instructions. The original version of the gds was translated into spanish. The geriatric anxiety inventory gai was developed for assessing anxiety in older adults.
In geriatric outpatients, the 15item spanish language version of the geriatric depression scale gds had sensitivities ranging from 76% to 82%, and specificities ranging from 64% to 98%. The tool, originally consisting of 30 items, has been modified to variations with either 15 or 5 items gds15 and gds5, respectively to be better received by elderly patients. International journal of geriatric psychiatry 2002. Left untreated, depression may progress and have dramatic effects on overall health. While there are many instruments available to measure depression, the geriatric depression scale gds, first created by yesavage et al. It has been designed for the assessment of depressive symptomatology in elderly people and excludes any questions relating to the physical symptoms of depression.
Where a score of more than five is indicated, a more. Summary of representative clinical depression screening tools. Short form is a 15question screening tool for depression in older adults that takes five to. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale mexican. Request pdf validation of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale gds in primary care to estimate the predictive value of the 30question. Short form is a 15question screening tool for depression in older adults that takes five to seven minutes to complete and can be filled out by the patient or administered by a provider with minimal training in its use.
Recent evidence and development of a shorter version. A random sample of 282 ambulatory elderly individuals was contacted by phone. Total score greater than five indicates probably depression. Robison et al 29 determined diagnostic accuracy of 4 different depression screening instruments. Jun 15, 2018 patient health questionnaire2, patient health questionnaire9, five or 15item geriatric depression scale screen for functional status and safety do you need help with dressing, toileting. The main objective of this study was to assess the internal consistency and the psychometric properties of the spanish. Yesavage and colleagues in 1982 that is used to identify symptoms of depression in older adults.
Answers indicating depression are in bold and italicized. The purpose of the measures resource list this list is intended to help providers of dementiarelated services identify appropriate and wellresearched measures in support of their program evaluation plans. Screening for depression among acutely ill geriatric inpatients with a short geriatric depression scale. Item response theory analysis, differential item functioning, and creation of 10item short form gas10. Ibh screening tools for primary care 3 geriatric depression screen gds the geriatric depression screen gds short form is a 15question tool and is available in spanish as well as multiple languages at. In postpartum women, the spanish language version of the edinburgh postnatal depression scale epds was 72% to 89% sensitive and 86% to 95% specifi c for major depression. Ibh screening tools for primary care 3 geriatric depression screen gds the geriatric depression screen gds short form is a 15question tool and is available in spanish as well. While there are many instruments available to measure depression, the geriatric depression scale gds, first created by yesavage, et al.
Jerome a yesavage geriatric depression scale psychopharmacology bulletin 1988 24. The tool, originally consisting of 30 items, has been modified to variations with. Aged care assessment geriatric depression scale gds. The purpose of this study was to establish the sensitivity of a spanish translation of the 15item geriatric depression scale gdss in a sample of 41 elderly. The purpose of this study was to establish the sensitivity of a spanish translation of the 15item geriatric depression scale gdss in a sample of 41 elderly mexicanamerican psychiatric patients with a diagnosis of depressive disorders. Dysthymia persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed mood that.
This tip sheet provides guidance on administering the geriatric depression scale gds 15 point version, a depression assessment tool specifically designed for older people. Validation of the spanish version of the geriatric. The scale is a 30item, selfreport instrument that uses a yesno format. Depression is characterized by an extended period of low mood, anhedonia, and reduction in activity. Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale. Our aim was to assess the psychometric properties of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale. The geriatric depression scale gds is a simple, 30item, yesno questionnaire that can be helpful in identifying possible depression among elderly people. A psychometric properties evaluation of the italian. Read a spanish version of the geriatric depression scale in mexican. We will consider this page to be under continuous development and try to keep translations of the scale. Geriatric depression scale30 long version ahrq academy.
In older adults, the geriatric depression scale is also an appropriate screening tool for. This questionnaire was defined by yesavage and brink in 1982. If you are interested in translating the gas into other languages, i would welcome the opportunity to work with you. A full bibliography of the gas is available upon request email me at. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale. We will consider this page to be under continuous development and try to keep translations of the scale available. Diagnostic accuracy of spanish language depressionscreening. Abstract objective to estimate the predictive value of the 30. To develop and validate a spanish version of the geriatric depression scale gds for telephone administration. This article presents an adaptation of the geriatric depression scale gds brink et al. Depression is underrecognized in older adults, especially those with chronic conditions such as heart disease and arthritis. Circle the answer that best describes how you felt over the past week. The purpose of the measures resource list this list is intended to help providers of dementiarelated services identify appropriate and wellresearched measures in support of their program. Yesavage ja, brink tl, rose tl, lum o, huang v, adey mb, leirer vo 1983 development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale.
The gds was originally developed as a 30item instrument. Validation of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale. The geriatric depression scale gds is a selfreport measure of depression in older adults. Choose the best answer for how you felt over the past week. Diagnostic accuracy of spanish language depression. Shah a, herbert r, lewis s, mahendran r, platt j, bhattacharyya b. Please answer yes or no to the following questions in regards to how you have been feeling recently. Depressive symptoms are prevalent among persons with dementia pwd. Geriatric depression scale long form neurosciencecme. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale mexican americans free download as pdf file. Factorial validity of the spanish version of the geriatric. American elders, international journal of geriatric psychiatry on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. The gds long form is a brief, 30item questionnaire in which participants.
Have you dropped many of your activities and interests. Depression assessment tools college of medicine musc. Measures of depression and depressive symptoms the beck depression inventory bdi, center for epidemiological studies depression scale cesd, geriatric depression scale gds, hospital anxiety and depression scale hads, and primary care evaluation of mental disordersmood module primemd karen l. Short form is a 15question screening tool for depression. This scale was developed as a basic screening measure for depression in older adults. The geriatric depression scale gds is a 30item selfreport assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. The geriatric depression scale gds is a screening test originally developed by j. Spanish version of the geriatric depression scale cambridge. Be sure to record the answers in the appropriate spaces positions 0 through 4. Geriatric depression scale short form patients name.
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