Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15)
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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References
Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Clin Gerontol. 1986;5:165-173 (GDS-15 short form, from Yesavage 1982). Bands: normal 0-4, mild 5-8, moderate 9-11, severe 12-15.
Worked example: GDS-15 total 7: mild depression (5-8).
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