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Screening Initiative For Non-Stroke Geriatric Inpatients, Kimberly Harper
Screening Initiative For Non-Stroke Geriatric Inpatients, Kimberly Harper
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Current literature reveals a need for improved depression screening efforts among inpatient geriatrics. This population is at higher risk for severe depression, suicidal ideations, poorer health outcomes related to decreased compliance to healthcare regimens, and increased healthcare costs. Current best practice involves the utilization of the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF), a 15-question yes or no answer screening tool. While not diagnostic, the tool has established validity and reliability testing. The GDS-SF should not be used on subsets of the population diagnosed with stroke, dementia or delirium.
The purpose of this project was to develop a protocol for implementation of …