The purpose of this study is to: 1) evaluate the reliability and validity of EMS screening for depression and cognitive impairment and 2) to develop a pilot ED intervention program to address the needs of older adults found to be at risk for depression and cognitive impairment.
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Proportion of Subjects Cognitively Impaired in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Timeframe: Upon testing by EMS.
Proportion of Subjects Cognitively Impaired in the Emergency Department (ED)
Timeframe: Within 2 hours of testing by EMS.
Proportion of Subjects Cognitively Impaired in the ED
Timeframe: Within 2 hours of testing by EMS
Test-Retest Reliability of Six Item Screener Screening
Timeframe: 2 hours
Concurrent Criterion Validity of Six Item Screener Screening
Timeframe: 2 hours
Proportion of Subjects Depressed in EMS.
Timeframe: Upon testing by EMS.
Proportion of Subjects Depressed in the ED
Timeframe: Within 2 hours of EMS testing.
Proportion of Subjects Depressed in the ED
Timeframe: Within 2 hours of EMS testing
Test-Retest Reliability Testing of PHQ-2 Screening
Timeframe: 2 hours
Concurrent Criterion Validity of PHQ-2
Timeframe: 2 hours