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Geriatric depression scale (assessment scale)

Known as: geriatric depression score, GDS01, geriatric depression scale 
A standardized rating scale developed by Yesavage et al in 1983, which is a self-report assessment used to identify depression in older adults. The… 
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2017
Highly Cited
2017
Performance of Edmonton Frail Scale on frailty assessment: its association with multi-dimensional geriatric conditions assessed with specific screening tools
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) on frailty assessment in… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Malnutrition and depression in the institutionalised elderly
Malnutrition and depression are highly prevalent in the institutionalised elderly and can lead to unfavourable outcomes. The aim… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Diet, physical activity and cognitive impairment among elders: the EPIC–Greece cohort (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition)
Abstract Objectives To identify dietary and lifestyle variables that may affect cognitive function in the elderly. Design… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Activities, participation and satisfaction one-year post stroke
Purpose. To evaluate the chronic consequences of stroke in terms of activity limitations, restricted participation and… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Psychometric evaluation of the original and Canadian French version of the activities-specific balance confidence scale among people with stroke.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Trunk deformity is associated with a reduction in outdoor activities of daily living and life satisfaction in community-dwelling older people
We have evaluated the association between trunk deformities of the sagittal plane and functional impairment of daily living in… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
[Reliability of the Brazilian version of the ++abbreviated form of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) short form].
Depression is a frequent health problem in old age, although the detection of such cases in clinical practice is often difficult… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Raloxifene hydrochloride, a selective estrogen receptor modulator: safety assessment of effects on cognitive function and mood in postmenopausal women
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Prevalence and correlates of depression among Saudi elderly
To assess the prevalence of depression and associated factors in elderly people in Saudi Arabia. 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Clinical Validation of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
This study has attempted to validate the Geriatric Depression Scale translated version (Chinese) with a psychiatric outpatient… 
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