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Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia.

G S Alexopoulos1, R C Abrams, R C Young

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical College, New York Hospital-Westchester Division, White Plains 10605.

Biological Psychiatry
|February 1, 1988
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The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia is a reliable 19-item tool for assessing depression in dementia patients. It effectively correlates with diagnosed depressive subtypes, aiding clinical assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Neuropsychology
  • Clinical Assessment Tools

Background:

  • Depression is a common comorbidity in dementia patients.
  • Accurate assessment of depression in dementia is challenging due to cognitive impairment.
  • Existing assessment tools may not be suitable for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD).
  • To provide a reliable and sensitive measure for depression in individuals with dementia.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 19-item clinician-administered scale.
  • Utilized information from patient and nursing staff interviews.
  • Assessed interrater reliability, internal consistency, and sensitivity.

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Main Results:

  • The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia demonstrated high interrater reliability (kw = 0.67).
  • Internal consistency was high (coefficient alpha = 0.84).
  • Total scores showed a strong correlation (0.83) with depressive subtypes classified by Research Diagnostic Criteria.

Conclusions:

  • The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing depression in dementia.
  • The scale's methodology is suitable for patients with cognitive impairment.
  • It aids in classifying depressive subtypes in dementia patients.