Journal article
Validation of the Malay 3-Minute Diagnostic Interview for Confusion Assessment Method in a surgical population
Abstract
Background: Delirium is a common postoperative complication among elderly which can be easily missed and leads to poorer outcomes. The 3-Minute Diagnostic Assessment for Confusion Assessment Method (3D-CAM) is a short and structured tool to assess delirium by healthcare staff with minimal training. This study aimed to validate the translated Malay 3D-CAM (M3D-CAM) in postoperative surgical patients.
Methods: In this prospective diagnostic …
Authors
Loh PS; Chin YZ; Lee JW; Wong A; Mansor M; Ng CG; Cowan D; Chan MT; Wang CY
Journal
Neurology Asia, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 721–729
Publisher
ASEAN Neurological Association
DOI
10.54029/2021xfd
ISSN
1823-6138