Comparison of the Geriatric Depression Scale‐15 and the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 for screening depression in older adults

Abstract

The similar psychometric performance of the PHQ-9, along with its ease of use and relative brevity, makes it attractive compared with the longer GDS-15 for use in Chinese older adults, whereas the influence of sex distribution on the PHQ-9 should be paid attention to. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 138-143.