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| Geriatric Depression 4 Item Scale |
The EBMcalc module Geriatric Depression 4 Item Scale is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Are you satisfied with your life?
- Do you feel your life is empty?
- Are you afraid something bad is going to happen to you?
- Do you feel happy most of the time?
References
- Pomeroy IM, Clark CR, Philp I. The effectiveness of very short scales for depression screening in elderly medical patients. Int J Ger Psychiatry. 2001; 16: 321-6. PubMed ID: 11288167
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