Publications by authors named "Ine A Klijn"
Article Synopsis
- Delirium is frequently overlooked in ICU patients, leading to poor outcomes, and organizations recommend screening to enhance diagnosis and treatment.
- The Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) shows high sensitivity and specificity when used by trained nurses, but its effectiveness in routine practice is uncertain.
- A study involving 15 delirium experts assessed 282 ICU patients, revealing that while the CAM-ICU had high specificity (98%), its sensitivity was low (47%), making early delirium detection challenging.
Objective: Delirium is a frequent problem in the intensive care unit (ICU) associated with poor prognosis. Delirium in the ICU is underdiagnosed by nursing and medical staff. Several detection methods have been developed for use in ICU patients.
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