Table 3 Inter-rater reliability of RADAR items between research assistant and bedside nurse
From: Recognizing acute delirium as part of your routine [RADAR]: a validation study
RADAR items | Number of inter-rater assessments a) | % of agreement | Kappa [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|---|
Item #1: “…was the patient drowsy?” | 201/386 (52.1%) | 98.0 | 0.79 [0.59-0.99] |
Item #2: “…trouble following your instructions?” | 201/386 (52.1%) | 92.5 | 0.53 [0.32-0.74] |
Item #3: “…movements slowed down?” | 199/386 (51.6%) | 82.4 | 0.34 [0.18-0.50] |