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Geriatric Depression Scale (30-item GDS)

 
The EBMcalc module Geriatric Depression Scale (30-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 that your life is empty?
• Do you often get bored?
• Are you hopeful about the future?
• Are you bothered by thoughts you can t get out of your head?
• Are you in good spirits most of the time?
• Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?
• Do you feel happy most of the time?
• Do you often feel helpless?
• Do you often get restless and fidgety?
• Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things?
• Do you frequently worry about the future?
• Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most?
• Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?
• Do you often feel downhearted and blue?
• Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?
• Do you worry a lot about the past?
• Do you find life very exciting?
• Is it hard for you to get started on new projects?
• 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 are?
• Do you frequently get upset over little things?
• Do you frequently feel like crying?
• Do you have trouble concentrating?
• Do you enjoy getting up in the morning?
• Do you prefer to avoid social gatherings?
• Is it easy for you to make decisions?
• Is your mind as clear as it used to be?