💙 Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15)
UseWhen to use: older adults in clinic/ward when mood screening is indicated.
Strata0–4 lower; 5–9 suggestive; ≥10 higher symptom burden bands.
LimitsWhen not to use: as sole suicide-risk tool. · Pitfall: reverse-scored items. · Always assess acute safety.
SourceYesavage JA et al. GDS
This-shift next steps
After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
0–15.
When to use
When to use: older adults in clinic/ward when mood screening is indicated.
How it works
Sum of 15 yes/no items (0–15) per published scoring key.
Key points
- 0–15.
- ≥5 review cue.
- Next: clinical interview / treatment.
References
- Yesavage JA et al. GDS
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| GDS-15 total (0–15) | 4 |
|---|
→GDS-154/15
- Cue：0–4 — lower likelihood band on this screen
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: GDS-15 total (0–15) 4 → Result: GDS-15 4 /15（Cue: 0–4 — lower likelihood band on this screen）