A study of depression in nursing homes.
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) was used to screen for depression among residents of six nursing homes in Sydney. Of the 61% who could answer the questionnaire, more than one third were depressed. Those who were physically disabled, and those admitted in the previous 3 months scored higher on the GDS. Many of the severely demented patients could be tested with the GDS.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires