Abstract
The Quick Confusion Scale (QCS) is a 6-item battery of questions focusing on orientation, memory, and concentration weighted to yield a top score of 15. Analysis of the QCS compared with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is needed to determine if the QCS is a valid marker of cognitive mental status. The MMSE and the QCS were administered to a convenience sample of 205 patients presenting to the emergency department. Exclusions included head trauma, multisystem trauma, Glasgow Coma Scale less than 15, non-English speaking, education level less than 8 years, contact or droplet isolation, acute illness, or incomplete data for reasons such as restricted patient access. Mean scores were 24.8(SD=4.7; range 2-30) on the MMSE and 11.89 (SD=3.5; range 0-15) on the QCS. QCS scores were significantly correlated (r=.783) with MMSE scores. The QCS appears comparable with the MMSE and is quicker to administer.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 461-464 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Emergency Medicine |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
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The quick confusion scale in the ED : Comparison with the mini-mental state examination. / Huff, J. Stephen; Farace, Elana; Brady, William J.; Kheir, John; Shawver, Gregory.
In: American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 19, No. 6, 01.01.2001, p. 461-464.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Huff, J. Stephen
AU - Farace, Elana
AU - Brady, William J.
AU - Kheir, John
AU - Shawver, Gregory
PY - 2001/1/1
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N2 - The Quick Confusion Scale (QCS) is a 6-item battery of questions focusing on orientation, memory, and concentration weighted to yield a top score of 15. Analysis of the QCS compared with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is needed to determine if the QCS is a valid marker of cognitive mental status. The MMSE and the QCS were administered to a convenience sample of 205 patients presenting to the emergency department. Exclusions included head trauma, multisystem trauma, Glasgow Coma Scale less than 15, non-English speaking, education level less than 8 years, contact or droplet isolation, acute illness, or incomplete data for reasons such as restricted patient access. Mean scores were 24.8(SD=4.7; range 2-30) on the MMSE and 11.89 (SD=3.5; range 0-15) on the QCS. QCS scores were significantly correlated (r=.783) with MMSE scores. The QCS appears comparable with the MMSE and is quicker to administer.
AB - The Quick Confusion Scale (QCS) is a 6-item battery of questions focusing on orientation, memory, and concentration weighted to yield a top score of 15. Analysis of the QCS compared with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is needed to determine if the QCS is a valid marker of cognitive mental status. The MMSE and the QCS were administered to a convenience sample of 205 patients presenting to the emergency department. Exclusions included head trauma, multisystem trauma, Glasgow Coma Scale less than 15, non-English speaking, education level less than 8 years, contact or droplet isolation, acute illness, or incomplete data for reasons such as restricted patient access. Mean scores were 24.8(SD=4.7; range 2-30) on the MMSE and 11.89 (SD=3.5; range 0-15) on the QCS. QCS scores were significantly correlated (r=.783) with MMSE scores. The QCS appears comparable with the MMSE and is quicker to administer.
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