Validation of a French Version of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)

"This evaluation is carried out in several stages:~* Assessment of cognitive functioning;~* Interview with a relative;~* Interview with caregivers;~* Evaluation of the presence of delirium according to DSM-IV criteria;~* Evaluation of the presence of anxiety, depressive syndrome, dementia or other DSM IV;~* Reports of adverse events.~A potential intervention order effect will be taken into account by balancing in each center the number of evaluations beginning with the geriatric assessment and those starting with the psychiatric assessment."

"This evaluation includes a brief interview with a caregiver, diverse scorings (CAM, Delirium Index, Mini Geriatric Depression Scale, Modified Early Warning Score, Clinical Global Impression sclae, Algo Plus), and adverse event reporting.~CAM scoring is carried out by a trained geriatrician and a trained nurse and/or a psychologist.~A potential intervention order effect will be taken into account by balancing in each center the number of evaluations beginning with the geriatric assessment and those starting with the psychiatric assessment."