Measuring depression in nursing home residents with the MDS and GDS: an observational psychometric study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The objective of this study was to examine the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) as measures of depression among nursing home residents.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The data for this study...

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Main Authors: Fries Brant E, Carpenter G Iain, Stones Michael, Hirdes John, Rabinowitz Terry, Koehler Melissa, Morris John N, Jones Richard N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/5/1