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The Delirium Symptom Interview (DSI) Source:  Albert et al., The Delirium Symptom Interview: An Interview for the Detection of Delirium Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology.  1992;5:14-21. Reprinted with permission from BCDecker, Inc.


Level of Psychomotor Activity


29) Was there evidence of:
a) Restlessness (e.g. Gets in and out of bed)
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
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b) Tremors
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
36
c) Grasping/picking
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
37
d) Increased speed of motor response (e.g. Grabs for a glass suddenly)
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
38
e) Wandering
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
39
f) Lethargy and sluggishness
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
40
g) Slowness of motor response
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
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h) Staring into space
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe_____
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30) (if any of the above, i.e. 29a-29h, are present) Did the psychomotor activity fluctuate during the interview, for example, patient was first sluggish and then began moving very quickly?
1 No2 Mild3 Moderate4 Severe7 Not Applicable_____
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a) During the interview was the patient poneyed, mittened, or otherwise restrained?
1 No2 Yes7 Not Applicable_____
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Notes on behavior:

 

Level of Psychomotor Activity Score _____
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1= Not Present
2= Present
Present: Items 29 a-h


 

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