[Evaluation of the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit].

Jul 27, 2007Hu li za zhi The journal of nursing

Testing how reliable and accurate the Chinese version of the ICU confusion assessment method is

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Abstract

The inter-rater reliability Kappa value for the CAM-ICU in diagnosing delirium was 0.48 (p< .01).

  • The validity PABAK value for the CAM-ICU was 0.48 (p< .01).
  • McNemar's test yielded a value of p = 0.72.
  • Sensitivity for delirium detection was 89% for the two interviewers and 96% for the doctor.
  • The CAM-ICU may enable ICU nursing staff to detect delirium occurrences more easily.

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