Validation of the geriatric depression scale for an elderly Sri Lankan clinic population

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Authors

Kanishka De Silva · Lanka Hospitals

M Kulathunga · Open University of Sri Lanka

S Umayal · Lanka Hospitals

S. Somaratne · Open University of Sri Lanka

S Srikanth · Open University of Sri Lanka

Samudra T. Kathriarachchi · University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Abstract

GDS is culturally acceptable, easy to use, sensitive, and a valid instrument to diagnose depression and to differentiate mild from moderate depression in an elderly Sri Lankan clinic population.

Topics & Keywords

Health and Well-being Studies Health and Wellbeing Research Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Indian Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 52, Issue 3, pp. 254-254

DOI: 10.4103/0019-5545.70979

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