1 June 2007
University of Iowa Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center, Research Translation and Dissemination Core - Academic Institution
Summary,

GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)

To improve detection of depression in older adults with dementia

TARGET POPULATION

Older adults (65 years and older) with dementia at risk for or with depression

INTERVENTIONS AND PRACTICES CONSIDERED

1. Screening for cognitive impairment and/or depression using the:
* Mini Mental State Exam
* Short Form of the Geriatric Depression Scale (SGDS)
* Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD)
2. Referral

MAJOR OUTCOMES CONSIDERED

Sensitivity and specificity of screening tools