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. 2015 Apr 1;14:19. doi: 10.1186/s12912-015-0070-1

Table 4.

Convergent validity: Item of RADAR vs. corresponding CAM item

RADAR items CAM Number of CAM assessments on which the CAM item is rated % of agreement Kappa [95% CI]
Item #1, “…was the patient drowsy?” CAM 4, Level of consciousness, Hypoalert 1 83.9 (162/193) 0.36 [0.19-0.53]
2 76.7 (148/193) 0.25 [0.11-0.39]
3 65.8 (127/193) 0.15 [0.05-0.26]
Item #2, “…trouble following your instructions?” CAM 2, Inattention 1 51.8 (100/193) 0.08 [0.03-0.12]
2 43.5 (84/193) 0.08 [0.03-0.12]
3 35.8 (69/193) 0.08 [0.03-0.12]
Item #2, “…trouble following your instructions?” CAM 4 and 8, Hyper-alert/Agitation 1 85 (164/193) 0.16 [−0.02-0.33]
2 85 (164/193) 0.16 [−0.02-0.33]
3 85 (164/193) 0.16 [−0.02-0.33]
Item #3, “…movements slowed down?” CAM 9, Psychomotor retardation 1 76.6 (147/192) 0.40 [0.25-0.54]
2 76.0 (146/192) 0.43 [0.29-0.57]
3 75.0 (144/192) 0.42 [0.28-0.56]

CAM: Confusion Assessment Method.