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AWOL Score for Delirium

NeurologyBeta toolThis tool is in beta. It has undergone internal validation but still requires additional testing. Always confirm the data entered and the results obtained before clinical use. It should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions.
years
Delirium present or strongly suspected at admission
Correctly spells "WORLD" backward
Oriented to place

Clinical noticeThis clinical tool supports decision-making and does not replace individual medical assessment.

Context and use

AWOL score = (age_years >= 80 ? 1 : 0) + (world_backward_correct == false ? 1 : 0) + (oriented_to_place == false ? 1 : 0) + (illness_severity in {moderately_ill, severely_ill, moribund} ? 1 : 0). Total score range 0 to 4 points.

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