Validation of the Korean Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU)

Translation and validation of the Korean version of the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit: a prospective observational cohort study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN50265663

Enrollment

Registered

2009-10-26

Start date

2008-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-11

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Conditions

Critical condition requiring entry to ICU Not Applicable

Interventions

Two nurses independently assessed delirium in ICU patients and the results were compared with the reference evaluation, which was carried out by a psychiatrist using the Diagnostic and Statistical Man

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged over 18 years, either sex 2. Admitted to medical ICU at Seoul National University Hospital for longer than 24 hours

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Comatose or moribund state throughout the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measured after collection of all data: 1. Sensitivity 2. Specificity 3. Interrater reliability of the Korean CAM-ICU	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The ratio of delirium development, measured after collection of all data	—

Countries

Korea, South

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 29, 2026