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 |
Implementation
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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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Tool mainly used in |
United States
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Stage of Development |
Well established
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Evaluation and Research |
Studies/Technical Data available
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Beneficiary Involvement in Design |
Descriptor not applicable
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Available Formats |
Paper Based |
Soft Copy
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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) |
- depression_geriatric-longpdf - 54 KB
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