Table 4 Ease of use of the DOS Scale and the NEECHAM Confusion Scale
Items | Agreement (%) DOS (N = 37) | Agreement (%) NEECHAM (N = 31) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
How much time did you need to rate this scale | 5 minutes | 8 minutes | 0.003 |
The concepts of the scale were clear to me | 100% | 96.7% | 0.26 |
The concepts were compatible with the language used in practice | 100% | 83.9% | 0.009 |
I have sufficient knowledge from my training/experience to evaluate the observations on the scale | 100% | 93.6% | 0.135 |
The way in which the observations are described is free of values and judgement | 97.3% | 96.8% | 0.826 |
The observations can be interpreted in various ways | 24.3% | 29.1% | 0.440 |
There was a clear difference between the possible answers | 89.2% | 74.2% | 0.021 |
I could quickly make a choice between the possible answers | 100% | 71% | 0.000 |
The instructions on the form helped me in choosing the answers | 74.6% | 80.6% | 0.542 |
I requested help from others because it was not clear to me what was being asked | 2.7% | 19.4% | 0.010 |
I found it a handy instrument to spot delirium symptoms | 91.9% | 54.8% | 0.000 |
This instrument offered added value to my practice of nursing | 83.8% | 54.8% | 0.004 |