Reliability and accuracy of delirium assessments among investigators at multiple international centres.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Delirium is a common, serious postoperative complication. For clinical studies to generate valid findings, delirium assessments must be standardised and administered accurately by independent researchers. The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is a widely used delirium assessment tool. The objective was to determine whether implementing a standardised CAM training protocol for researchers at multiple international sites yields reliable inter-rater assessment and accurate delirium diagnosis.

Methods

Patients consented to video recordings of CAM delirium assessments for research purposes. Raters underwent structured training in CAM administration. Training entailed didactic education, role-playing with intensive feedback, apprenticeship with experienced researchers

SUBMITTER: Maybrier HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6252643 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature