Table 3

Cognitive Test for Delirium (CTD) subscale scores for neurocognitive disorder groups, delirium, comorbid delirium–dementia, dementia alone and controls

Controls (n=32)Delirium (n=50)Comorbid delirium– dementia (n=62)Dementia (n=32)
1. Orientation*5.8±0.63.7±2.43.2±2.14.3±2.1
2. Attention†4.7±1.72.1±2.13.1±2.13.8±2.1
3. Memory‡5.2±1.12.9±2.32.3±2.33.6±2.0
4. Comprehension§5.7±0.53.8±2.14.1±1.84.7±1.7
5. Vigilance¶4.3±1.91.6±2.21.4±2.02.5±2.3
  • *Controls > delirium and comorbid delirium-dementia at p<0.001, and > dementia at p<0.05.

  • †Controls > delirium at p<0.001 and < comorbid delirium-dementia at p<0.01. Dementia > delirium at p<0.01.

  • ‡Controls > delirium and comorbid delirium-dementia at p<0.001. Comorbid delirium-dementia < dementia at p<0.01.

  • §Controls > delirium at p<0.001 and < comorbid delirium-dementia at p<0.01.

  • ¶Controls > delirium and comorbid delirium-dementia at p<0.001, and > dementia at p<0.01.