Diagnostic accuracy of the vegetative and minimally conscious state: Clinical consensus versus standardized neurobehavioral assessment

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Authors

Caroline Schnakers · University of Liège

Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse · University of Liège

Joseph T. Giacino

Manfredi Ventura · Université Libre de Bruxelles

Mélanie Boly · University of Liège

Steve Majerus · University of Liège

Gustave Moonen · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège

Abstract

Despite the importance of diagnostic accuracy, the rate of misdiagnosis of VS has not substantially changed in the past 15 years. Standardized neurobehavioral assessment is a more sensitive means of establishing differential diagnosis in patients with disorders of consciousness when compared to diagnoses determined by clinical consensus.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Neurology

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 35-35

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2377-9-35

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