Publications by authors named "Marlene Summers"
J Affect Disord
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the effectiveness of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) in detecting depression among older adults from various ethno-racial backgrounds, specifically focusing on White, Black/African-American, and American Indian/Alaska Native groups.
- The analysis utilized data from the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, with participants reporting depressive symptoms through multiple GDS versions and showing significant internal consistency and correlation with dementia-related metrics.
- Findings indicate that Black participants reported higher depressive symptoms, while American Indian/Alaska Native participants reported fewer symptoms compared to Black participants, underscoring the need for tailored assessments considering ethno-racial differences.
