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An orientation scale for geriatric patients

S Berg, T Svensson

    Age and Ageing
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    A new 10-question assessment scale accurately evaluates orientation in geriatric patients with psychogeriatric disorders. This reliable tool helps differentiate cognitive impairment, aiding in diagnosis and care for institutionalized individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychometric Assessment

    Background:

    • Cognitive impairment is prevalent in institutionalized geriatric patients.
    • Accurate assessment tools are crucial for diagnosing and managing psychogeriatric disorders.
    • Existing scales may not fully capture orientation deficits in this population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a concise assessment scale for orientation in geriatric patients.
    • To evaluate the reliability and diagnostic utility of the new scale.
    • To aid in the identification of cognitive impairment in institutionalized elderly individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • A 10-question scale was derived from an initial 20-item pool.
    • The scale assesses orientation to time, place, and person.

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  • Reliability was measured using Kuder-Richardson formula 20 (KR20) and test-retest methods.

    • Main Results:

    • The final 10-question scale demonstrated high reliability (KR20 = 0.83, test-retest = 0.84).
    • The scale effectively differentiated between patients with and without senile dementia and/or cerebral arteriosclerosis.
    • The instrument is suitable for geriatric patients and those with psychogeriatric disorders institutionalized for at least 14 days.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed 10-question scale is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing orientation in geriatric and psychogeriatric patients.
    • This tool can assist clinicians in identifying cognitive deficits, particularly dementia and cerebral arteriosclerosis.
    • The scale offers a practical and efficient method for evaluating cognitive status in institutionalized elderly populations.