Screening for Geriatric Depression in Residential Care Facilities: A Systematic Narrative Review
Abstract
Studies in residential care facilities suggest that routine screening can assist in the early detection of geriatric depression. However, the effectiveness of screening instruments in residential care in the US and Canada has not been adequately evaluated. We conducted a systematic narrative review of the English-language literature published between 2000 and 2010 on screening instruments used for depression detection in older adults living in residential care facilities. The review yielded nine scales and their modifications tested in residential care, which we evaluated. We provide specific recommendations for the use of effective scales and discuss implications for practice, policy and research.
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The GDS is the first depression scale designed for older adults and the most widely used depression screening instrument due to its simplicity, operability, and applicability to both community and clinical settings.
“The GDS is the first depression scale designed for older adults, 35 and the most widely used 36 depression screening instrument due to its simplicity, operability, and applicability to both community and clinical settings. 37,38”
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“37,38 In addition, the latest 15-item GDS is valid and reliable for assessing clinically signi fi cant depressive symptoms, as indicated by a score of ≥ 6.”
- Authors
- Azulai, A., & Walsh, C. A.
- Affiliations
- University of Calgary (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Azulai, Anna
- Venue
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2014-12
- Volume
- 58
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 20-45
- ISSN
- 0163-4372 (ISSN-L)
- 1540-4048
- OpenAlex
- W2080739473
- Cited by
- 26
- References
- 5
- Citations by year
- 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 6 · 2015: 1
- FWCI
- 0.39
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Aging, Health, and Disability
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Health and Well-being Studies
- Keywords
- geriatric depression, depression screening, care homes, older adults, screening tool, scale validity, long-term care, early detection of depression
- MeSH terms
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Depression, Humans, Mass Screening, Residential Facilities, Geriatric Assessment, Early Diagnosis
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