Key result
The short depression inventory (SDI) demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 85% specificity for detecting major depression in elderly medical inpatients, performing comparably to the GDS.
Why the study?
Does the short depression inventory (SDI) accurately screen for major depression in elderly medical inpatients?
Cross-Sectional (n=60)
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Does the short depression inventory (SDI) accurately screen for major depression in elderly medical inpatients?
The short depression inventory (SDI) demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity for screening major depression in elderly medical inpatients, performing comparably to the GDI.
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Supports SDI screening in elderly inpatients; leaves open prospective validation.
Gantner et al. (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in Depression (n=60). Short depression inventory (SDI) vs. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and DSM-III-R clinical interview was evaluated on Sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing major depression. The short depression inventory (SDI) demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 85% specificity for detecting major depression in elderly medical inpatients, performing comparably to the GDS.
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