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26/05/2008

Tool Information

Settings: Residence for Older People
MHP Steps: Implementation
Country of Origin: United States
Languages: English

Evaluation: Yes
Available Formats: Paper Based | Soft Copy
Free: Yes
Restrictions on Use: No
Tool Focus: Individual
Tool Type: Screening Tool/Questionnaire
Download(s): depression_phq-9pdf - 78 KB

Tool Description

This is a screener questionnaire to classify older people in terms of depression and depressive disorders (no - mild- moderate/major - severe depressive disorder). This is the short form of the instrument.

Tool Characteristics

Application in the Field: Applied internationally
Tool mainly used in: United States
Stage of Development: Well established
Evaluation and Research: Studies/Technical Data available
Beneficiary Involvement in Design: Descriptor not applicable

Contact Details

Contact Name: Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R.L., Williams, J.B.
Organisation Name: Positive Aging Resource Cente
Country: United States
Email: sue_levkoff@hms.harvard.edu

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