Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate the accuracy of the 3D-DST for delirium assessment in older adults by the nurse researcher. MethodsThe 3D-DST was administered by a trained nurse researcher to assess delirium among eligible older adults (aged ≥70 years). The criteria for identifying delirium was based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-V). ResultsA total of 95 older adults were enrolled in the current study, and 23 patients were identified as positive for delirium by the psychiatrist. The sensitivity and specificity of the 3D-DST were 96% and 94%, respectively. High sensitivities of the 3D-DST were also observed among patients with hypoactive delirium (95%) and those with cognitive impairment (93%). ConclusionThe 3D-DST was demonstrated as an appropriate instrument with highly acceptable sensitivities and specificities for delirium detection in hospitalized older patients.
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