Test characteristics for detecting delirium using a decrease of ⩾2 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination*
| Sensitivity | Specificity | +LR (95% CI) | −LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Diagnostic terms defined in glossary. | |||
| 93% | 90% | 8.9 (5.2 to 15.1) | 0.08 (0.01 to 0.53) |
- Diagnosis
A decrease of ⩾2 points on the Mini-Mental State Examination was the best determinant of delirium in elderly patients admitted to hospital
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