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  • Pediatric Psychiatry
  • Child Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • Pediatric delirium diagnosis is challenging in critically ill children.
  • Standardized diagnostic criteria are essential for reliable assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the interrater reliability of pediatric delirium diagnosis by child psychiatrists.
  • To assess the reliability of psychiatric interviews and exams in diverse pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Seventeen critically ill patients (0-21 years) were assessed for delirium using DSM-IV criteria.
  • Two blinded child psychiatrists independently diagnosed delirium.
  • Interrater reliability was measured using Cohen's kappa coefficient.

Main Results:

  • High interrater reliability was observed for the psychiatric assessment (Cohen's κ = 0.94).
  • Excellent reliability was consistent across different age groups, developmental statuses, and intubation conditions (κ range 0.81-1.00).

Conclusions:

  • Psychiatric interviews and exams are highly reliable for diagnosing delirium in pediatric patients.
  • A developmental approach is recommended for diagnosing delirium in challenging pediatric populations.