Validation of Finnish Neecham Confusion Scale and Nursing Delirium Screening Scale using Confusion Assessment Method algorithm as a comparison scale

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• 作者：Satu Poikajärvi ; Sanna Salanterä ; Jouko Katajisto ; Kristiina Junttila
• 关键词：Confusion ; Confusion Assessment Method ; Delirium ; Instrument testing ; Neecham Confusion Scale ; Nursing Delirium Screening Scale
• 刊名：BMC Nursing
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：December 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：16
• 期：1
• 全文大小：623KB
• 刊物主题：Nursing; Nursing Management; Nursing Research;
• 出版者：BioMed Central
• ISSN：1472-6955
• 卷排序：16

文摘

BackgroundDelirium is a common clinical problem with acute and fluctuating onset. Early notification of its symptoms can lead to earlier detection and management of this state. Valid and reliable instruments are required for successful nursing practice. The purpose of the study was to psychometrically test the Finnish versions of the Neecham Confusion Scale (NEECHAM) and the Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC) in surgical nursing care, utilizing the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) algorithm as a comparison scale.