Instrument Name:
Geriatric Depression Scale
Category:
Clinical Care Tool - Psychosocial
Author:
Jerry Yesavage, MD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Stanford University Medical Center
Author Contact Information:
Yesavage@stanford.edu
References:
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
Keywords:
emotional well-being, psychological well-being, psychosocial well-being, depression assessment, geriatrics
To use this tool:
No permission required (available in various languages)
To view this tool:
www.stanford.edu/~yesavage/GDS.html
type:psychosocial
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