This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the Nursing Homes Short Depression Inventory (NH-SDI) in 21 Lebanese long-term care communities. Using data from 245 residents, the NH-SDI was determined to be reliable and valid for detecting depressive symptoms among elderly residents, suggesting communities in other Arabic-speaking countries may benefit from using the NH-SDI (Arabic version).
Psychometric Evaluation of the Nursing Homes Short Depression Inventory (NH-SDI) Across Long-Term Care Facilities in Lebanon
This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the Nursing Homes Short Depression Inventory (NH-SDI) in 21 Lebanese long-term care communities. Using data from 245 residents, the NH-SDI was determined to be reliable and valid for detecting depressive symptoms among elderly residents, suggesting communities in other Arabic-speaking countries may benefit from using the NH-SDI (Arabic version).
