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What is it about?

Disorders of Consciousness after severe brain injury is a perplexing phenomenon for clinicians and families. The outcome is uncertain in the first weeks and months after injury. This article highlights the complexities and challenges of identifying an outcomes for the patient in the acute and chronic phases of recovery.

Why is it important?

This article outlines the multiple variables that require consideration when developing a prediction of patient outcome in the short term and long term. Evidence is provided that supports the importance of time since injury, mechanism of brain injury and references current clinical practice guidelines related to prognosis and prognostic counseling for disorders of consciousness.

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Brooke Murtaugh
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