Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.
Over 15% of older adults experience depressive symptoms that may not meet full diagnostic criteria. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) is a specialized screening tool for this population, and extensive research confirms its overall reliability and validity for its intended use.
Scientific studies show good to excellent inter-rater reliability and strong validity for the Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS) in assessing mobility in older patients within the acute hospital setting. This makes the EMS a valuable and standardized tool for healthcare professionals.
Since its inception in 1969, the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale has been a cornerstone of geriatric assessment, used to evaluate independent living skills in older adults. This comprehensive guide answers the crucial question: **is the Lawton IADL scale reliable and valid**?
Recent studies in community-dwelling older adults have shown good test-retest reliability for the frailty index, making it a robust tool for risk stratification. However, understanding the full scope of what is the reliability and validity of the frailty index requires a closer look at its strengths and limitations.
