Scores on the GDS-15 and MMSE in 29 elderly homeless participants
| SCREENING TEST | N | PROPORTION OF TESTED PARTICIPANTS (N = 29) | PROPORTION OF TOTAL PARTICIPANTS (N = 49) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDS-15 (score) | |||
| • Mild depression (5–9) | 6 | 20.7 | 12.2 |
| • Severe depression (≥ 10) | 3 | 10.3 | 6.1 |
| • All depression (≥ 5) | 9 | 31.0 | 18.4 |
| MMSE (score) | |||
| • Mild impairment (23–27) | 6 | 20.7 | 12.2 |
| • Dementia (≤ 22) | 5 | 17.2 | 10.2 |
| • All cognitive impairment | 11 | 37.9 | 22.4 |
GDS-15—15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, MMSE—Mini-Mental State Examination.