The Useful Depression Screening Tool for Older Adults: Psychometric Properties and Clinical Applicability.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the 3-item Useful Depression Screening Tool (UDST) for use with older adults in congregate living settings.


METHODS
There were 176 residents of senior housing or assisted living who completed the UDST. Rasch analysis and test criterion relationships with pain, physical activity, and depression diagnosis were used to determine validity. Test-retest reliability was conducted with 29 senior housing residents.


RESULTS
Rasch analysis demonstrated good fit of all items to the concept of depression. Criterion validity was supported, F(5) = 14.17, p < .001. Test-retest showed no significant differences in UDST scores over time (p = .29).


CONCLUSIONS
The findings provide support for the validity and reliability of the UDST for use with older adults in congregate living settings.
University of Maryland School of Nursing, USA.
N Jennifer
NJ
Klinedinst
Barbara
B
Resnick
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results