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

• Main Authors: Nahathai Wongpakaran, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Putipong Bookamana, Manee Pinyopornpanish, Benchalak Maneeton, Peerasak Lerttrakarnnon, Kasem Uttawichai, Surin Jiraniramai
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=79959703147&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/50200
• 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...