Assessment of depression in geriatric medical outpatients: the validity of two screening measures.
The validity of two screening measures for depression was assessed in a geriatric medical outpatient population. Sixty-eight patients completed both questionnaires; 31 also completed a clinical interview allowing for accurate diagnosis. Both screening measures were found to accurately identify those who were depressed. Clinical and research applications are discussed, including the complementary use of these screening measures with the physician's diagnosis.
Norris
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Psychology Service, VA Medical Center, American Lake, Washington.
Gallagher
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Wilson
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Winograd
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D005852:Geriatric Psychiatry; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011581:Psychological Tests