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| Geriatric Depression Scale (15-item GDS) |
The EBMcalc module Geriatric Depression Scale (15-item GDS) is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Are you basically satisfied with your life?
- Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?
- Do you feel your life is empty?
- Do you often get bored?
- Are you in good spirits most of the time?
- Are you afraid something bad is going to happen to you?
- Do you feel happy most of the time?
- Do you often feel helpless?
- Do you prefer to stay home, rather than going out and doing new things?
- Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most?
- Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?
- Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?
- Do you feel full of energy?
- Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?
- Do you think that most people are better off than you?
References
- Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Geriatric Depression Scale; recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clin. Gerontol. 1986:5:165-172.
- Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA, Brooks JO 3rd, et al. Proposed factor structure of the Geriatric Depression Scale. Int Psychogeriatr. 1991 Spring;3(1):23-8. PubMed ID: 1863703
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