Post-Acute Level Of Consciousness scale revised (PALOC-sr): adaptation of a scale for classifying the level of consciousness in patients with a prolonged disorder of consciousness
Autor: | Henk J. Eilander, Willemijn S. van Erp, Daniëlle M F. Driessen, Berno U H. Overbeek, Jan C M. Lavrijsen |
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Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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Zdroj: | Brain Impairment. :1-6 |
ISSN: | 1839-5252 1443-9646 |
Popis: | Objective: To present an updated version of the ‘Post-acute Level Of Consciousness scale’ (PALOC-s), in accordance with the latest scientific insights. Methods: Within the context of a research project, 20 years ago, the PALOC-s was developed for the purpose of following the development of the level of consciousness of young unconscious patients participating in a rehabilitation program. Meanwhile, the understanding of the behavior related to different levels of consciousness has developed and terminology has changed, resulting in the need to revise the PALOC-s. With the preservation of the original description of the eight hierarchical levels of PALOC-s, adaptations are made in the terminology and grouping of these levels. Results and conclusion: This manuscript presents the revised version of PALOC-sr, which is suitable for use in clinical practice. The validation of this scale is recommended for its optimal use in future (international) research projects. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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