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Depression and cognitive impairment as indicated by the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Scale, respectively.
| Number | % | |
|---|---|---|
| GDS score < 6 (normal) | 56 | 28 |
| GDS score ≥ 6 (screened positive for depression) | 144 | 72 |
| MMSE score > 23 (normal) | 140 | 70 |
| MMSE score ≤ 23 (cognitive impairment) | 60 | 30 |
