Journal article
Validity of Self-Reports in Dementia Research
Abstract
Background: Many clinicians and researchers use self-reports from patients. However, these self-reports may not be valid if patients are seriously cognitively impaired. We conducted the following study to determine the mental status level where self-reported data from the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) become invalid. Methods: This study was based on data from 1,465 individuals referred to a memory clinic for memory and/or behavior problems. …
Authors
Bedard M; Squire L; Minthorn-Biggs M-B; Molloy DW; Dubois S; O'donnell M; Lever JA
Journal
Clinical Gerontologist, Vol. 26, No. 3-4, pp. 155–163
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
June 5, 2003
DOI
10.1300/j018v26n03_13
ISSN
0731-7115