Diagnosing delirium in elderly Thai patients: Utilization of the CAM algorithm

• Main Authors: Wongpakaran N., Wongpakaran T., Bookamana P., Pinyopornpanish M., Maneeton B., Lerttrakarnnon P., Uttawichai K., Jiraniramai S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79959703147&partnerID=40&md5=ee724403e993d12928fb8e643c197590; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21722373; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/3009
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Delirium is a common illness among elderly hospitalized patients. However, under-recognition of the condition by non-psychiatrically trained personnel is prevalent. This study investigated the performance of family physicians when detecting delirum in elderly hospitalized Thai patients u...