Diagnostic validity and added value of the Geriatric Depression Scale for depression in primary care: a meta-analysis of GDS30 and GDS15.
J Affect Disord. 2010 Sep;125(1-3):10-7
Authors: Mitchell AJ, Bird V, Rizzo M, Meader N
The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) has been evaluated in hospital settings but its validity and added value in primary care is uncertain. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis analysing the diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility and added value of the GDS in primary care.
PMID: 19800132 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]