Why the study?
Does the CAM-ICU reliably and validly identify delirium in intensive care unit patients?
Does the CAM-ICU reliably and validly identify delirium in intensive care unit patients?
The CAM-ICU is a reliable and valid tool for identifying delirium in the ICU setting.
May support CAM-ICU use for ICU delirium screening; leaves open outcome impact in prospective trials.
The CAM-ICU demonstrated excellent reliability and validity when used by nurses and physicians to identify delirium in intensive care unit patients. The CAM-ICU may be a useful instrument for both clinical and research purposes to monitor delirium in this challenging patient population.
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