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A correlation between the Geriatric Depression Scale long and short forms.

D Alden1, C Austin, R Sturgeon

  • 1Abilene Christian University.

Journal of Gerontology
|July 1, 1989
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The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Form is not a suitable substitute for the GDS Long Form in elderly individuals. While significantly correlated, the short form

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Mental Health in Elderly

Background:

  • The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a widely used tool for assessing depression in older adults.
  • A shorter version of the GDS has been developed to improve efficiency in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Form as a potential substitute for the GDS Long Form.
  • To determine the correlation and acceptability of the GDS Short Form in an elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 81 elderly subjects (mean age 76 years).
  • Participants completed both the GDS Long Form and GDS Short Form in a counterbalanced order over two weeks.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to correlate scores between the two forms.

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Main Results:

  • The GDS Short Form showed a significant positive correlation (r = +.66, p < .01) with the GDS Long Form.
  • Mean scores on the GDS Short Form were lower compared to previous correlation studies.
  • The observed correlation was not sufficiently high to consider the Short Form an appropriate substitute for the Long Form.

Conclusions:

  • The GDS Short Form, despite significant correlation, does not demonstrate adequate concordance to replace the GDS Long Form.
  • Further validation or consideration of alternative assessment tools may be necessary for accurate depression screening in the elderly.