作者: José António Ferraz Gonçalves , Elisabete Costa , Natércia Edra , João Gil , Carla Martinho
DOI: 10.1017/S1478951515000942
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摘要: Objective: When cognitive impairment precludes patients' report of symptoms, it becomes necessary to use other means. The purpose our study was evaluate the validity method currently in on service. Method: Two members team simultaneously assessed patient and independently recorded whether showed signs discomfort, a third questioned patients with failure who maintained some ability respond if something bothering them. Results: Some 200 assessments were made 116 patients. kappa coefficient agreement 0.615. sensitivity 17% specificity 99%. positive predictive value 88%, negative 73%. Significance Due low this method, cannot be recommended as screening tool.