Tool Information
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Title |
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
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Settings |
Residence for Older People
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MHP Steps |
Needs Analysis
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URL |
http://www.positiveaging.org/provider/pdfs/depression_geriatric-long.pdf |
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Publication Information |
- Brink TL, Yesavage JA, Lum O, Heersema P, Adey MB, Rose TL. Screening tests for geriatric
depression. Clinical Gerontologist. 1982. 1: 37-44.
- Yesavage JA, Brink TL, Rose TL, Lum O, Huang V, Adey MB, Leirer VO. Development and
validation of a geriatric depression screening scale: A preliminary report. Journal of Psychiatric
Research 17: 37-49, 1983."
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Country of Origin |
United States
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Languages |
English
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Tool Description |
This is a screener questionnaire to classify older people on an geriatric depression scale (normal - mild - severe depression). This version is the long form and includes 30 short questions.
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Application in the Field |
Applied internationally
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Stage of Development |
Well established
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Evaluation and Research |
Referenced widely
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Beneficiary Involvement in Design |
Active participation clearly described
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Evaluation |
Yes
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Evaluation Description |
see publication Information
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Available Formats |
Paper Based
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Free |
Yes
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Restrictions on Use |
No
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Tool Focus |
Individual
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Tool Type |
Screening Tool/Questionnaire
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Download(s) |
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