Easy to use emotional screening for depression in old age: comparison of the Whooley Questions with Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15)

• Conditions: F32.9; Depressive episode, unspecified

• Registration Number: DRKS00031267
• Lead Sponsor: AGAPLESION Markus Krankenhaus

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-08
• Study Completion: 2023-05-05
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 259

Inclusion Criteria

geriatric multimorbidity and inpatient stay in the geriatric ward; existing consent of the patient or an authorized person.

Exclusion Criteria

Language barriers, aphasia, severe cognitive impairment (MMSE < 10/30), psychotic symptoms

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Aim of this study is the validation of a diagnostic procedure. Accordingly, the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic tests two-question test” and GDS-15” are to be examined.<br>The endpoint is collected using the two screening methods and the gold standard MADRS (diagnostic interview). The screening procedures are collected within 24 hours of admission, the MADRS is collected within 72 hours of admission.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
feasibility of both tests in patients with mild and moderate cognitive impairment