International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Oct 2010
Subtle deficits of attention after surgery: quantifying indicators of sub syndrome delirium.
To determine whether attentional impairments are reliable neuropsychological markers of sub syndrome delirium. ⋯ The distinction between people with sub syndrome delirium and no delirium is difficult to quantify but computerized measures of attention might provide a sensitive indicator. Sub syndrome delirium is an observable marker of a clinical abnormality that should be exploited to improve care management for vulnerable patients.