@article{ref1,
title="Assessing the mental health of rural older adults in public housing facilities: a comparison of screening tools",
journal="Journal of gerontological nursing",
year="2006",
author="Fisher, Kathleen M. and Copenhaver, Valerie",
volume="32",
number="9",
pages="26-33",
abstract="This pilot study assessed the prevalence of mental health disorders and cognitive impairment among rural older adults living in a public housing facility and compared screening tools in this setting. Interviews were completed with 20 of the 38 residents older than 60 years. Survey instruments included the following: Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD), Medical Outcomes 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), and Global Assessment Scale (GAS). Depressive disorders were identified in 50% (n = 10) of participants and included major depression (25%), minor depression (20%), and dysthymia (5%). Cognitive impairment was identified in 15% (n = 3) of participants. Comparative analysis of instruments administered showed high correlations among the PRIME-MD, MADRS, GAS, and SF-36. The screening instruments identified for depression and cognitive impairment can be used reliably by nurses in this setting.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0098-9134",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}