The Validity of the WHO-5 as an Early Screening for Apathy in an Elderly Population
Joint Authors
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona
Allerup, Peter
Bech, Per
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
The objective of our study has been to evaluate the WHO-5 as a new early screening instrument for apathy in a group of elderly persons.
Methods.
The WHO-5 was compared to the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15).
The GDS contains five items measuring well-being and ten items measuring depression.
The internal validity of the WHO-5 (total score being a sufficient statistic) was evaluated with both parametric and nonparametric item response theory models.
The external validity of the WHO-5 and the GDS was evaluated by ROC using depression as index of validity.
Results.
The item response theory analyses confirmed that the total score of the WHO-5 is a sufficient statistic.
The ROC analysis shows an adequate sensitivity (61%) and specificity (84%).
The GDS15 and its two subscales obtained low sensitivity (25–42%), but high specificity (90–98%).
Conclusion.
The WHO-5 was found both internally and externally valid when considering decreased positive well-being to be an early indication of apathy reflecting that the wind has begun to be taken out of the “motivation sail.”
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona& Allerup, Peter& Bech, Per. 2012. The Validity of the WHO-5 as an Early Screening for Apathy in an Elderly Population. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona…[et al.]. The Validity of the WHO-5 as an Early Screening for Apathy in an Elderly Population. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lucas-Carrasco, Ramona& Allerup, Peter& Bech, Per. The Validity of the WHO-5 as an Early Screening for Apathy in an Elderly Population. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451614
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451614