Performance of the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 with Older Adults Aged over 65 Years: An Updated Review 2000-2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Seong-Hi Park ◽  
Mi-Jeong Kwak
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Geriatric Depression

scholarly journals Relationship between Eating Alone and Poor Appetite Using the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire

Nutrients ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Yurie Mikami ◽  
Keiko Motokawa ◽  
Maki Shirobe ◽  
Ayako Edahiro ◽  
Yuki Ohara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Poor Appetite ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression

One prominent factor associated with malnutrition is poor appetite. In Japan, the number of older adults living alone has increased annually. Those living alone tended to eat alone, which may lead to poor appetite. This study aimed to investigate the association between eating alone and poor appetite using an index called the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ). We surveyed 818 people aged 70 and over in Takashimadaira, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan, in 2016. Comparisons were made between two groups, a poor appetite group (n = 295) and a good appetite group (n = 523), and results indicate that the poor appetite group had a higher rate of eating alone than the good appetite group (38.0% vs. 20. 1%: p < 0.001). Multivariable logistic regression (OR; 95%CI) was performed and poor appetite was significantly associated with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score (1.707; 1.200–2.427), the number of medications (1.061; 1.007–1.118), JST score (0.894; 0.841–0.950), the indication of “very healthy” on a self-rated health scale (0.343; 0.152–0.774), and reports of eating alone (1.751; 1.130–2.712). Our results suggest that eating alone is associated with a poor appetite.

Do the GDS and the GDS-15 adequately capture the range of depressive symptoms among older residents in congregate housing?

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 950-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Betts Adams
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cut Points ◽  
Hit Rates

ABSTRACTBackground: In light of inconsistencies in cut points for identifying non-major depression, this study examined the classification efficiency of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS and GDS-15) total scores and individual items, and four additional depressive symptoms for identification of subthreshold, minor, or criterion depression among 166 vulnerable residents of congregate housing.Methods: Depression (combined categories of major depressive episode, minor, or subthreshold depression) was determined by the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) diagnostic interview depression module administered by telephone to 166 older residents of congregate housing facilities who also completed the 30-item GDS and four other yes/no potential indicators of geriatric depression. Classification agreement and ROC curve analysis for the full and 15-item GDS scale scores were calculated. Individual item hit rates for MINI criterion were calculated for GDS items and four new items.Results: GDS and GDS-15 at standard cut points had 70–75% agreement with MINI. Best sensitivity and specificity were obtained at lower than standard cut points. Some GDS Withdrawal, Apathy, lack of Vigor (WAV) and cognitive items obtained very low hit rates. New items “I just don't feel like myself” and “I feel I am a burden to others” better discriminated MINI depression than most GDS items and had good item-to-total correlations with the GDS.Conclusions: Diagnostic criteria and GDS screen had partial agreement. Some GDS items did not adequately represent depression among functionally impaired or oldest old older adults. Feeling one is a burden and the sense of feeling “different” from usual may be useful indicators of depression among vulnerable older adults.

scholarly journals The role of age in social cognition: Comparison of young, middleaged, and older adults in sarcasm understanding

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Αντωνία Χατζηευφραιμίδου ◽  
Δέσποινα Μωραΐτου ◽  
Γεωργία Παπαντωνίου ◽  
Έλενα Ναζλίδου ◽  
Κρυσταλλία Πάντσιου
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Social Inference ◽  
State Examination

Η παρούσα έρευνα αποσκοπούσε να εξετάσει τη σχέση ηλικίας - κοινωνικής νόησης.<br />Το δείγμα αποτελούνταν από 72 άτομα, ηλικίας 20 ως 82 ετών, κατανεμημένα σε<br />τρεις ομάδες ηλικίας: τους «Νέους Ενήλικες» (Μ.Ο. = 25 έτη, Τ.Α. = 3.7 έτη), τους<br />«Μεσήλικες» (Μ.Ο. = 51.2 έτη, Τ.Α. = 7.5 έτη) και τους «Ηλικιωμένους» (Μ.Ο. =<br />72.1 έτη, Τ.Α. = 4.9 έτη). Οι τρεις ομάδες ήταν εξισωμένες ως προς το φύλο και το<br />μορφωτικό επίπεδο. Στους συμμετέχοντες χορηγήθηκε η Δοκιμασία Κοινωνικού<br />Συμπερασμού (Απλός) [ΔΚΣ(Α). Social Inference (Minimal) – SI(M): Part 2 of the<br />ΤΑSIT, McDonald, Flanagan,Rollins &amp; Kinch, 2003], η οποία εξετάζει εάν ο<br />συμμετέχοντας κατανοεί το σαρκασμό και μπορεί να τον διακρίνει από την<br />ειλικρίνεια. Στην ομάδα των ηλικιωμένων χορηγήθηκαν επιπλέον η Δοκιμασία<br />Σύντομης Γνωστικής Εκτίμησης (ΔΣΓΕ, Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE,<br />Folstein, Folstein, &amp; McHugh, 1975, προσαρμογή στον ελληνικό πληθυσμό:<br />Fountoulakis, Tsolaki, Chatzi &amp; Kazis, 2000) και η Γηριατρική Κλίμακα<br />Κατάθλιψης-15 (ΓΚΚ-15, Geriatric Depression Scale–15, GDS-15, Yesavage, et al.,<br />1982-1983, προσαρμογή στον ελληνικό πληθυσμό: Fountoulakis, Tsolaki, Iacovides,<br />et al., 1999). Τα αποτελέσματα για τους ηλικιωμένους έδειξαν ότι όσο πιο χαμηλή η<br />βαθμολογία στη ΔΣΓΕ και όσο πιο υψηλή στη ΓΚΚ-15, τόσο χαμηλότερη η επίδοση<br />στη ΔΚΣ(Α). Για το σύνολο του δείγματος, τα αποτελέσματα έδειξαν πως η ηλικία<br />2<br />συνδέεται αρνητικά με την ικανότητα κατανόησης του σαρκασμού και η αυτο-<br />αναφερόμενη υπερχοληστεριναιμία αποτελεί επιβαρυντικό παράγοντα στην<br />παραπάνω σχέση.

scholarly journals Programa de actividad física y su incidencia en la depresión y bienestar subjetivo de adultos mayores (Impact of a physical activity program on older adults’ depression and subjective well-being)

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Lisbet Guillen Pereira ◽  
Egar Bueno Fernandez ◽  
Manuel Gutierrez Cruz ◽  
José Ramón Guerra Santiesteban
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Geriatric Center

El artículo se enfoca en el análisis de un programa de actividades físicas y su efecto en la mejora de los niveles de depresión y bienestar subjetivo de adultos mayores. Se utiliza un diseño experimental con pre y pos tratamiento en una muestra de 111 adultos mayores seleccionado mediante criterios de inclusión, a la que se le aplicó un procedimiento de proporción de uno a tres para crear el grupo experimental y de control (n=74 grupo experimental y n=37 el grupo de control). La depresión fue medida aplicando la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica de Yesavage y el bienestar subjetivo a partir de la Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale. Para el análisis del pre con el post tratamiento se utilizó un modelo de análisis de varianza (ANOVA) con medidas repetidas (MR). Los resultados revelaron diferencias significativas en la Depresión Geriátrica (p=.000) y del Bienestar subjetivo en cada dimensión estudiada: afectos positivos (p=.000), afectos negativos (p=.000) y agitación (p=.000), lo que se concluye que las dos variables dependientes mejoraron de manera significativa al aplicar la propuesta.Abstract: This article focuses on the analysis of a program of physical activities and its effect on reducing depression levels and on increasing subjective well-being of older adults. An experimental design with pre- and post-treatment was applied to a sample of 111 older adults selected in accordance with inclusion criteria, using a one-to-three ratio procedure to create experimental and control groups (Experimental group, n = 74; control group, n = 37). Depression was measured by means of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, whereas subjective well-being with the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale. For the pre-post analysis, a variance analysis model (ANOVA) with repeated measures (MR) was used. Results revealed significant differences in Geriatric Depression (p = .001) and subjective well-being in each dimension studied: positive affects (p = .001), negative affects (p = .001) and agitation (p = .001), We can conclude that the two dependent variables improved significantly after applying the program proposed.

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of The Geriatric Depression Scale Into Igbo Language: A Validation Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo ◽  
Christopher Olusanjo Akosile ◽  
Juliet Chidera Ezugwu ◽  
Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye ◽  
Nene Jeneviv John ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
English Version ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Medical Disorders ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Panel Review

Abstract Background: Late-life experiences such as protracted and indisposing medical disorders can negatively impact older adults’ psychological and mental health, making them vulnerable to depression. Majority of the assessment tools for depression were developed for use in western countries. There is therefore need for availability of culture- and environment- specific tools for assessment of depression in low and middle income countries. This study was designed to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) into Igbo Language and culture. Methods: The English version of the GDS-15 was translated into Igbo language; synthesized, back-translated, and underwent expert panel review, pretesting and cognitive debriefing interview, according to Beaton’s guideline. The Igbo version of the GDS-15 was tested for concurrent and structural validities and internal consistency among consecutively recruited 140 consenting older adults (62.9% females) in Enugu North Senatorial District, at 0.05 level of significance.Results: The English version of the GDS-15 was successfully cross-culturally adapted to Igbo with all the 15 items still retained on the Igbo version of the GDS-15. The Igbo version of the GDS-15 exhibited the same structure as the English version. The Igbo version of the GDS-15 has Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.53. The correlation between the participants’ total scores on the Igbo and the English versions of the GDS-15 (rho = 0.86) was excellent. There was no significant difference between corresponding scores in the English and Igbo versions of the GDS-15 (p = 0.89).Conclusions: The Igbo version of the GDS-15 is a valid and culturally specific instrument, and can be used for assessing depression among Igbo older adults in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Developing Multimodal IoMT Monitoring System of Geriatric Depression: A Feasibility Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 542-542
Author(s):  
Heejung Kim ◽  
Youngshin Cho ◽  
Kyuhee Lim ◽  
Sunghee Lee ◽  
Yuntae Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Depressive Group

Abstract The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a promising tool to monitor depression and relevant symptoms. However, the multimodal IoMT monitoring system has been rarely developed considering the characteristics of older adults, particularly living in the community. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to develop multimodal IoMT monitoring systems tailored for older adults and evaluate the feasibility for research and practice. We developed a multimodal IoMT monitoring system that included a smartphone for facial and verbal expressions, smartwatch for activity and heart rates, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) application. A convenience sample of 21 older Korean adults aged over 65 years was recruited from a community center, and 19 participants completed it. The data were collected in four weeks using self-report questionnaires, IoMT devices, and semi-structured interviews between July and December 2020 and were analyzed in mixed methods. Based on the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form scores, eight participants were classified in the depressive group (38.1%) and 13 in the non-depressive group (61.9%). A total of 1,505 (70.72%) EMA data were collected, and 1,277 (60.00%) were analyzed. Furthermore, 1,421 (66.78%) facial expression data were collected and labeled, including anger, happiness, neutral, sadness, surprise, and exception. Voice dialogues were transformed into 5,264 scripts. The depressive group showed lower user acceptance relative to the non-depressive group. However, both groups experienced positive emotions, had regular life patterns, and increased their self-interest. Thus, our multimodal IoMT monitoring system is a feasible and useful measure for acquiring mental health information in older adults’ depression.

scholarly journals The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15): Validation in Mexico and Disorder in the State of Knowledge

2020 ◽  
pp. 009141502095738
Author(s):  
Christian Oswaldo Acosta Quiroz ◽  
Raquel García-Flores ◽  
Sonia Beatriz Echeverría-Castro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Geriatric Depression

The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale in its 15-item version (GDS-15) in Mexican older adults. Participants included 1178 older adults between the ages of 60 and 94 ( M = 69.16, SD = 7.69); 53.9% were women and 55.8% were married or with a partner. They completed the GDS-15, a subjective well-being scale, and a quality-of-life questionnaire. A Kuder–Richardson coefficient of .80 was obtained, which indicates an acceptable internal consistency of the GDS-15, as well as evidence of divergent validity with significant correlations of −.783 with subjective well-being and −.569 with quality of life, in addition to concurrent validity when discriminating between participants with low scores from those with high scores of depressive symptoms. The need for a simple screening tool such as the GDS-15 that helps in the identification of depressive symptoms in Mexican older adults is underlined.

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