Why the study?
Which depression rating scale has the best validity, reliability, and predictive value in geriatric stroke patients?
Population
40 elderly stroke patients (mean age 80 years), 17 of whom were depressed according to clinical examination.
Comparison
Depression rating scales vs Clinical examination (reference standard)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports Zung Scale screening in geriatric stroke patients; leaves open prospective validation of these tools.
Which depression rating scale has the best validity, reliability, and predictive value in geriatric stroke patients?
The Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung Scale, and Comprehensive Psychopathological Rating Scale-Depression are the most sensitive tools for detecting depression in elderly stroke patients.
Agrell et al. (1989) studied this question.
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