International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Dec 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialConfusion assessment method in the diagnostics of delirium among aged hospital patients: would it serve better in screening than as a diagnostic instrument?
The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is an easy, four-step algorithmic diagnostic test developed to detect delirium. ⋯ The CAM seems to be an acceptable screening instrument for delirium, but the diagnosis should be ensured according to the formal criteria of delirium, preferably by the DSM-IV.