The delirium checklist can help you spot delirium in older people, including those with dementia.
You do not need any training or medical knowledge to use it. You don't need to know the person beforehand, and you don't need to ask them any questions. It works in any language and is based on seven simple things you can observe while spending time with them.
Delirium Identification Checklist
Have you observed any of the following?
During your interaction with the person today. Have you observed any of the following?
Altered level of awareness to the environment...
Reduced attentiveness; inability to focus...
Fluctuation in awareness and attentiveness...
Disordered thinking...
Disorganised behaviour...
Unexplained impaired eating or drinking...
Unexplained difficulty with mobility or movement...
To access our free delirium checklist tool, please click the "Delirium Checklist Tool" button below.
Reference
1. Shulman RW, Kalra S, Jiang JZ. Validation of the sour seven questionnaire for screening delirium in hospitalized seniors by informal caregivers and untrained nurses. BMC Geriatr. 2016;16:44
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