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The criterion validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale: a systematic review

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2006 · Vol. 114(6) · pp. 398–410
Johannes WancataRainer W. AlexandrowiczBarbara MarquartM. WeissFabian Friedrich

Abstract

The GDS does not show a better criterion validity than the CES-D, but methodological limitations of primary studies hamper the generalizability of pooled analyses.

Health disparities and outcomesHealth and Wellbeing ResearchDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchGeriatric Depression ScaleBlindingCINAHLCriterion validityGeneralizability theoryCochrane LibraryMEDLINEMedicineScale (ratio)Clinical psychology

MeSH terms

AgedMajor Depressive DisorderDepressive Disorder, MajorDepressive DisorderHumansMass ScreeningPersonality InventoryPsychometricsReferral and ConsultationReproducibility of ResultsGeriatric Assessment

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