2015
DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12592
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Evaluating attention in delirium: A comparison of bedside tests of attention

Abstract: Aim: Impaired attention is a core diagnostic feature for delirium. The present study examined the discriminating properties for patients with delirium versus those with dementia and/or no neurocognitive disorder of four objective tests of attention: digit span, vigilance "A" test, serial 7s subtraction and months of the year backwards together with global clinical subjective rating of attention.Methods: This as a prospective study of older patients admitted consecutively in a general hospital. Participants wer… Show more

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“…Studies have used a range of tests for measuring attention in delirium including vigilance tests, the months of the year backward (MOTYB) test and counting up tasks (e.g. Adamis et al, 2016;Brown et al, 2011;Meagher et al, 2010;O'Keeffe and Gosney, 1997;O'Regan et al, 2014). Most of these tests involve different types of attention and differ in terms of the demands placed on other cognitive, overlapping processes including (working) memory and executive function (Corbetta and Shulman, 2002).…”
Section: Studies Of Attentional Deficits In Deliriummentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies have used a range of tests for measuring attention in delirium including vigilance tests, the months of the year backward (MOTYB) test and counting up tasks (e.g. Adamis et al, 2016;Brown et al, 2011;Meagher et al, 2010;O'Keeffe and Gosney, 1997;O'Regan et al, 2014). Most of these tests involve different types of attention and differ in terms of the demands placed on other cognitive, overlapping processes including (working) memory and executive function (Corbetta and Shulman, 2002).…”
Section: Studies Of Attentional Deficits In Deliriummentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Such simple assessment has been found to be superior to structured tests of attention. 8,9 A Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test was done at the beginning and end of the pathway. This test was employed after initial use of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) because of its higher sensitivity in identifying mild cognitive impairment (MCI).…”
Section: Delirium Pathway: a North Hampshire Experiencementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The DSM-5 definition now relies on disturbance of cognition such as memory deficit, disorientation, language, visuospatial ability, or perception (1). In addition, disturbance in attention (i.e., reduced ability to direct, focus, sustain, and shift attention) and awareness (reduced orientation to the environment) are mandatory features (3)(4)(5). However, while the DSM-5 definition is used widely in clinical and research settings, it does not represent a consensus definition in all fields of medicine.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%