Journal article
A short screen for depression: the AB Clinician Depression Screen (ABCDS)
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Depression is common in elderly people but physicians may not screen for it because of the length of time required by current screening instruments. We have developed a short screening instrument for depression for use in elderly people with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
METHODS: Participants were aged 55 years or more, had scored 20 or more on the standardized Mini-mental State Examination (SMMSE) …
Authors
Molloy DW; Standish TI; Dubois S; Cunje A
Journal
International Psychogeriatrics, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 481–492
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2006
DOI
10.1017/s1041610205003078
ISSN
1041-6102