[The Confusion Assessment Method: Transcultural adaptation of a French version]

Area of Science:

• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry
• Medical Education

Background:

• The Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) is a critical tool for delirium diagnosis and severity assessment.
• A validated French version of the CAM training manual and coding guide is currently unavailable.
• Delirium diagnosis and management are crucial in clinical practice and research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a consensual French version of the CAM and its accompanying manual.
• To ensure the French version is culturally adequate and equivalent to the original English version.

Main Methods:

• Cross-cultural adaptation process.
• Double forward and back translations.
• Expert committee review and pretesting.

Main Results:

• A rigorous adaptation process resulted in a consensual French version of the CAM.
• The process included cultural adequacy checks, translations, reconciliation, and expert review.

Conclusions:

• The French CAM version facilitates optimal delirium diagnosis and enhances healthcare professional communication in French-speaking regions.
• Ongoing validation in a French multicenter cohort will assess psychometric properties and improve care quality and research.
• This work opens new avenues for delirium research and patient care in French-speaking countries.