Validation of the Zung self-rating depression scale (SDS) in older adults

• Main Authors: Jari Jokelainen (Author), Markku Timonen (Author), Sirkka Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi (Author), Pirjo Härkönen (Author), Heidi Jurvelin (Author), Kadri Suija (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and evaluate screening parameters capability of the SDS with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-21) among the elderly population. Design: A population-based study...