The tool, originally consisting of 30 items, has been modified to variations with. Request pdf validation of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale gds in primary care to estimate the predictive value of the 30question. Summary of representative clinical depression screening tools. 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. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale mexican. The geriatric anxiety inventory gai was developed for assessing anxiety in older adults. Robison et al 29 determined diagnostic accuracy of 4 different depression screening instruments. American psychiatric patients with a diagnosis of depressive disorders. Serial number location maintenance and service guide 3 x20 1. Choose the best answer for how you felt over the past week. Spanish version of the geriatric depression scale cambridge.
Validation of the spanish version of the geriatric. Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale. 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. Our aim was to assess the psychometric properties of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale gds15 and gds5 in pwd. Left untreated, depression may progress and have dramatic effects on overall health. It has been designed for the assessment of depressive symptomatology in elderly people and excludes any questions relating to the physical symptoms of depression. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale in.
This questionnaire was defined by yesavage and brink in 1982. This scale was developed as a basic screening measure for depression in older adults. 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. Depressive symptoms are prevalent among persons with dementia pwd. 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. 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. Spanish language version of the geriatric depression scale gds had sensitivities ranging from 76% to 82%, and specifi cities ranging from 64% to 98%. To develop and validate a spanish version of the geriatric depression scale gds for telephone administration. Short form is a 15question screening tool for depression. Diagnostic accuracy of spanish language depression. 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. Screening for depression among acutely ill geriatric inpatients with a short geriatric depression scale.
Validation of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale. Abstract objective to estimate the predictive value of the 30. The gds was originally developed as a 30item instrument. A psychometric properties evaluation of the italian. While there are many instruments available to measure depression, the geriatric depression scale gds, first created by yesavage et al. Shah a, herbert r, lewis s, mahendran r, platt j, bhattacharyya b.
Depression assessment tools college of medicine musc. While there are many instruments available to measure depression, the geriatric depression scale gds, first created by yesavage, et al. A random sample of 282 ambulatory elderly individuals was contacted by phone. Validation of a telephoneadministered geriatric depression. 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. Geriatric depression scale30 long version ahrq academy. The assessment is a selfreported tool with yesno answers. The geriatric depression scale gds is an evaluation tool to diagnose older adults depression. 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. Depression is characterized by an extended period of low mood, anhedonia, and reduction in activity. Geriatric depression scale long form neurosciencecme. The geriatric depression scale gds is a selfreport measure of depression in older adults. Ortega orcos r, salinero fort ma, kazemzadeh khajoui a, vidal aparicio s.
Geriatric depression scale gds short form choose the best answer for how you have felt over the past week. Dysthymia persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed mood that. Geriatric depression scale about dementia pathways. Our aim was to assess the psychometric properties of the spanish version of the geriatric depression scale. 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. Short form is a 15question screening tool for depression in older adults that takes five to. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale. The scale is a 30item, selfreport instrument that uses a yesno format. A full bibliography of the gas is available upon request email me at. A psychometric properties evaluation of the italian version. International journal of geriatric psychiatry 2002. Geriatric depression scale short form patients name. 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 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.
The gds long form is a brief, 30item questionnaire in which participants. Depression is underrecognized in older adults, especially those with chronic conditions such as heart disease and arthritis. Geriatric depression scale short form 1 tools may be copied without permission instructions. We will consider this page to be under continuous development and try to keep translations of the scale. Hamilton depression rating scale hdrs please complete the scale based on a structured interview instructions. This article presents an adaptation of the geriatric depression scale gds brink et al. The main objective of this study was to assess the internal consistency and the psychometric properties of the spanish. A spanish version of the geriatric depression scale mexican americans free download as pdf file. 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.
The original version of the gds was translated into spanish. Aged care assessment geriatric depression scale gds. Please answer yes or no to the following questions in regards to how you have been feeling recently. The geriatric depression scale gds is a 30item selfreport assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. We will consider this page to be under continuous development and try to keep translations of the scale available. 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. Psychometric properties of the spanish version of the. American elders, international journal of geriatric psychiatry on deepdyve, the largest online rental. Circle the answer that best describes how you felt over the past week. Read a spanish version of the geriatric depression scale in mexican. Short geriatric depression scale spanish version for brite. 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. Where a score of more than five is indicated, a more.
Yesavage and colleagues in 1982 that is used to identify symptoms of depression in older adults. Be sure to record the answers in the appropriate spaces positions 0 through 4. 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. The purpose of this study was to establish the sensitivity of a spanish translation of the 15. If you are interested in translating the gas into other languages, i would welcome the opportunity to work with you. Recent evidence and development of a shorter version.
The geriatric depression scale gds is a simple, 30item, yesno questionnaire that can be helpful in identifying possible depression among elderly people. Jerome a yesavage geriatric depression scale psychopharmacology bulletin 1988 24. Validation of 5 and 15 items spanish version of the geriatric depression scale in elderly. Answers indicating depression are in bold and italicized. Factorial validity of the spanish version of the geriatric. The gds short form 15 questions has been derived from the 30 question version. Total score greater than five indicates probably depression. In older adults, the geriatric depression scale is also an appropriate screening tool for. 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%. This tip sheet provides guidance on administering the geriatric depression scale gds 15 point version, a depression assessment tool specifically designed for older people.
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