Translation and validation of Malayalam version of Geriatric Depression Scale-30 (GDS-30)

Quick takeaway

This study supports scalable depression screening in Malayalam-speaking older adults by validating a locally usable version of the GDS-30.

Why this matters

Useful when preventive screening needs language fit rather than ad hoc translation.

Key caution

Larger multi-site validation across different Kerala settings would make the tool more robust for statewide rollout.