“I’m Happy, Considering What I’ve Been Through”: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Quality of Life after Acute Brain Injury

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Authors

Marie Dakeng · Université Jean Monnet

Pascal Antoine · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Lionel Velly · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Lydia Oujamaa · Grenoble Institute of Neurosciences

J Morel · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Nory Elhadjène · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Abstract

HRQoL after ABI is highly subjective and should be considered with great caution in decisions to withhold life-sustaining treatment in NCCU. Further studies are warranted to improve outcome assessment after ABI and aid ethical decision-making.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Neurocritical Care

DOI: 10.1007/s12028-026-02466-7

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