Evaluating attention in delirium: A comparison of bedside tests of attention

摘要

AimImpaired 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.