Systematic review evaluates diagnostic accuracy and psychometric properties of instruments in community-dwelling older adults, indicating their potential usefulness.
Key Points
Valid instruments assessing suicidal ideation can effectively detect suicide risk in community-dwelling older adults.
Psychometric evaluation demonstrated that original instruments had better validity than shortened versions.
Most instruments showed good diagnostic accuracy and are suitable for use in primary care settings.
Further research is needed to validate and enhance the practical use of existing assessment tools.