| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5662842 | NPG Neurologie - Psychiatrie - Gériatrie | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Depression is commonly encountered among people aged 65 and over. Recognition of its manifestations in this population is a priority. In Martinique, there is no specific tool for its evaluation in an aging population, mostly Creole-speaking. This article presents the results of a study conducted on 150 Creole-speaking elderly subjects, establishing the psychometric properties of the GDS-KM 15, a Martinican Creole version of the Geriatric Depression Scale developed by Yesavage et al. (1983). The statistical analyses show the good psychometric properties for the GDS-KM 15. It could be a tool of choice for clinicians interested in evaluating depression in Creole-speaking elderly people.
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Authors
L. Eliazord, F. Triboulet, P. Allain,