Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The AWOL score is a clinical delirium-risk model used at admission to identify patients at elevated risk of developing delirium during hospitalization. Higher scores support proactive prevention bundles and closer cognitive monitoring.
Formula: AWOL total is a point-based delirium-risk score; higher totals indicate higher risk.
AWOL-style risk models are used in hospital delirium prevention pathways with published predictive performance studies.
Higher AWOL totals indicate greater predicted delirium risk and support proactive prevention strategies.
Use at admission to identify patients who may benefit from intensified delirium prevention and monitoring.
Prediction performance can vary across institutions and populations; local validation improves utility.
For related assessments, see DTS, bCAM and CAM Delirium Screen.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
An ultra-brief positive/negative delirium triage screen used before fuller confirmatory assessment.
GeriatricsA rapid positive/negative delirium screen adapted from CAM logic for acute-care workflows.
GeriatricsScreen for delirium using the CAM (Confusion Assessment Method). Gold standard with ~94% sensitivity and ~89% specificity. Requires acute onset + inattention, plus disorganized thinking or altered consciousness.
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