Developing an early screening instrument for predicting psychological morbidity after critical illness

Table 4 The screening instrument.

	If yes, add the scores
1. The patient has major pre-existing diseases (Charlson Co-morbidity Index >3)	50.5
2. The patient has children <18 years of age	31.5
3. The patient has previous psychological problems Defined as prior episodes of depression, anxiety or having other psychiatric diagnoses and/or documented alcohol or drug abuse. If possible, ask the patient or his/her next-of-kin.	28.5
4. The patient was unemployed or on sick-leave at ICU admission	12
5. The patient was agitated in ICU MAAS >4, defined as aggressive behavior with confusion or panic.	20
6. The patient appeared depressed in ICU Defined as sadness, apathy or feelings of hopelessness. If possible, ask the patient if he/she feels depressed.	7.5
Total risk score:

After each predictor has been evaluated, the total risk score is calculated. ICU, Intensive Care Unit; MAAS, Motor Activity Assessment Scale [13].

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