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Disability after severe head injury: observations on the use of the Glasgow Outcome Scale.

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry · 1981 · Vol. 44(4) · pp. 285–293

B. Jennett✉(Institute of Neurological Sciences)J. W. Snoek(Institute of Neurological Sciences)Michael Bond(Institute of Neurological Sciences)Neil Brooks(University of Glasgow)

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Abstract

The nature of the neurological and mental disabilities resulting from severe head injuries are analysed in 150 patients. Mental handicap contributed more significantly to overall social disability than did neurological deficits. This social handicap is readily described by the Glasgow Outcome Scale, an extended version of which is described and compared with alternatives. Comments are made about the quality of life in disabled survivors.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Traumatic Brain Injury Research Spinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesGlasgow Outcome ScaleMental handicapHead injuryOutcome (game theory)Quality of life (healthcare)MedicineScale (ratio)PsychologyGlasgow Coma ScalePsychiatry

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AdultAmnesiaBrain InjuriesFemalePersons with DisabilitiesDisabled PersonsHumansMaleMiddle AgedNervous System DiseasesOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CareSocial AdjustmentNeurocognitive Disorders

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