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Table 4 Comparison between the dichotomized 4AT and the corresponding scores on the OBS scale (n = 200)

From: Diagnostic accuracy and clinical applicability of the Swedish version of the 4AT assessment test for delirium detection, in a mixed patient population and setting

 

4AT < 4p (n = 162)

4AT ≥ 4p (n = 38)

p valuec

 

Median (QL-QUb)

Median (QL-QUb)

 

OBS Total scorea

6 (3–14)

35 (24–48)

<  0.001

OBS score part I

3 (0–9)

24 (12–29)

<  0.001

OBS score part II

2 (0–5)

14 (8–20)

<  0.001

  1. a Total score = OBS scale part I + part II
  2. b QL-QU = Quartile, Lower – Quartile, Upper
  3. c Based on the Mann-Whitney U test
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