Geriatr Nurs. 2023 Aug 18;53:255-260. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.021. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of the 3D-DST for delirium assessment in older adults by the nurse researcher.
METHODS: The 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).
RESULTS: A 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%).
CONCLUSION: The 3D-DST was demonstrated as an appropriate instrument with highly acceptable sensitivities and specificities for delirium detection in hospitalized older patients.
PMID:37598429 | DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.021
