Translation and validation of Malayalam version of Geriatric Depression Scale-30 (GDS-30)

F1000Research · 2021Ann Mary Thomas, Vinu Cherian, Ashok Antony

Quick takeaway

This study supports scalable depression screening in Malayalam-speaking older adults by validating a locally usable version of the GDS-30.

Why this matters

Useful when preventive screening needs language fit rather than ad hoc translation.

Larger multi-site validation across different Kerala settings would make the tool more robust for statewide rollout.

Evidence summary

Rank #29Tool validationOA (PMC)

F1000Research · 2021Ann Mary Thomas, Vinu Cherian, Ashok Antony

Quick takeaway

This study supports scalable depression screening in Malayalam-speaking older adults by validating a locally usable version of the GDS-30.

Useful when preventive screening needs language fit rather than ad hoc translation.

Larger multi-site validation across different Kerala settings would make the tool more robust for statewide rollout.