Psychometric properties of Hindi versions of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) in older adults in India

F1000Research · 2021Aseem Mehra, Arun Agarwal, Mohammad Bashar, et al.

Quick takeaway

This paper validates Hindi versions of the GDS and PHQ for older adults, improving the quality and consistency of screening in Hindi-speaking settings.

Why this matters

A strong implementation study for scaling routine depression screening in primary care.

Key caution

Diagnostic accuracy may still vary across literacy levels and local idioms of distress, so more calibration may be needed.

Evidence summary

Rank #33Tool validationOA (PMC)

Psychometric properties of Hindi versions of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) in older adults in India

F1000Research · 2021Aseem Mehra, Arun Agarwal, Mohammad Bashar, et al.

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Quick takeaway

This paper validates Hindi versions of the GDS and PHQ for older adults, improving the quality and consistency of screening in Hindi-speaking settings.

Why this matters

A strong implementation study for scaling routine depression screening in primary care.

Key caution

Diagnostic accuracy may still vary across literacy levels and local idioms of distress, so more calibration may be needed.