Validation of the 4AT, a new instrument for rapid delirium screening: a study in 234 hospitalised older people
Gruppo di Ricerca Geriatrica · University of Milano-Bicocca · +4 more institutions
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Abstract
Objective
to evaluate the performance of the 4 'A's Test (4AT) in screening for delirium in older patients. The 4AT is a new test for rapid screening of delirium in routine clinical practice.
Design
: prospective study of consecutively admitted elderly patients with independent 4AT and reference standard assessments.
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Topics
Keywords
- Delirium
- Medicine
- Dementia
- Geriatrics
- Clinical Dementia Rating
- Population
- Gold standard (test)
- Rating scale
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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