2.7 - TBI - Prognosis

Question 1

What 7 items to we consider before designating a prognosis for TBI patients?

Answer 1

Severity of TBI

Level of Post-traumatic amnesia and confusion

Severity of cognitive domains

Co-existing motor speech and language deficits

Co-existing medical issues

Pre-morbid level of functioning

Pre-morbid sociodemographic characteristics (age, SES, family support, etc.)

Question 2

Are TBI patients with moderate injuries a homogenous population?

Answer 2

No. They are a heterogenous population with large variability in injury severity, clinical course, neurological recovery, and long-term outcome