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Use of Serial Mini‐Mental State Examinations to Diagnose and Monitor Delirium in Elderly Hospital Patients

Shaun T. O’Keeffe, E. Mulkerrin, Kayser Nayeem, Matthew Varughese, Isweri Pillay

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2005 · 75 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

The MMSE is responsive to short-term changes in cognitive function in elderly patients. Serial MMSE tests should be helpful in monitoring the development and resolution of delirium in this population.

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Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences

Computers Environment and Urban Systems · 1990 · 65.6K citations

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The meaning and use of the area under a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.

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Clarifying Confusion: The Confusion Assessment Method

Sharon K. Inouye · Annals of Internal Medicine · 1990 · 5.2K citations

Effect Sizes for Interpreting Changes in Health Status

Lewis E. Kazis, Jennifer J. Anderson, Robert F. Meenan · Medical Care · 1989 · 2.4K citations

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