Validation of an automated delirium prediction model (DElirium MOdel (DEMO)): an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Delirium is an underdiagnosed, severe and costly disorder, and 30%-40% of cases can be prevented. A fully automated model to predict delirium (DEMO) in older people has been developed, and the objective of this study is to validate the model in a hospital setting.

Setting

Secondary care, one hospital with two locations.

Design

Observational study.

Participants

The study included 450 randomly selected patients over 60 years of age admitted to Zuyderland Medical Centre. Patients who presented with delirium on admission were excluded.

Primary outcome measures

Development of delirium through chart review.

Results

A total of 383 patients were included in this study. The analysis was performed for delirium within 1, 3 and 5 days after a DEMO

SUBMITTER: Mestres Gonzalvo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5695379 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature