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Assessment of Depression in Geriatric Medical Outpatients: The Validity of Two Screening Measures
Author(s) -
Norris Jack T.,
Gallagher Dolores,
Wilson Anne,
Winograd Carol Hunter
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1987.tb04001.x
Subject(s) - medicine , depression (economics) , geriatrics , psychiatry , psychometrics , outpatient clinic , population , family medicine , gerontology , clinical psychology , environmental health , economics , macroeconomics
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.