| Title | Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1988 |
| Authors | Alexopoulos G.S, Abrams R.C, Young R.C, Shamoian C.A |
| Journal | Biol Psychiatry |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 271-84 |
| Date Published | Feb 1 |
| ISBN Number | 0006-3223 (Print)<br/>0006-3223 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 3337862 |
| Keywords | *Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dementia/*complications, Depressive Disorder/complications/*diagnosis, Humans, Middle Aged, Psychometrics |
| Abstract | The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia is introduced. This is a 19-item clinician-administered instrument that uses information from interviews with both the patient and a nursing staff member, a method suitable for demented patients. The scale has high interrater reliability (kw = 0.67), internal consistency (coefficient alpha: 0.84), and sensitivity. Total Cornell Scale scores correlate (0.83) with depressive subtypes of various intensity classified according to Research Diagnostic Criteria. |
| DOI | 10.1016/0006-3223(88)90038-8 |
