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Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Form

The Geriatric Depression Scale, is a screening tool used to assessment depression in older adults. It is available in both long form and short form versions and also in multiple languages. The link below is for the short form.

Reference: Yesavage JA, Brink TL, Rose TL, et al. Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale: a preliminary report. J Psychiatr Res 1983; 17:37-49.

Retrieved from:  https://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/Update_Geriatric_Depression_Scale-15.pdf

 

 

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