GDS4/15 Calculator
Where is this found?
The GDS4/15 calculator can be found in:
What is the calculator for and who produced it?
The Geriatric Depression Scale is designed to rate depression in the elderly. It was designed by Yesavage et al.
How should it be used?
The GDS 4 can be used to make a brief assessment of mood and the GDS15 can be used for a fuller assessment.
Interpretation of score
GDS4:
0 - Not depressed
1 - Uncertain
2-4 - Likely depressed
GDS15:
0-4 - Normal
5-9 - mild depression
10-15 - more severe depression
What does it look like?