Quality of life to four years in traumatic brain injury critical patients

Arias-Verdu,; Aguilar-Alonso, Eduardo; Jimenez-Perez, G; Balsera, Emilio Curiel; Kroff, M Delange-Van Der; Muñoz-López, Alfonso; Morán-Fernandez, E.; Fernández-Ortega, J.F.; Rivera-Fernández, Ricardo; Prieto-Palomino, MA

doi:10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a375

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“…In Spain, Arias -Verdu, et al aimed to assess QoL after TBI, using PAEEC questionnaire, among 238 participants and concluded that survivors with TBI experienced moderate deterioration in QoL, with a PAEEC mean score of 6.77 points. 14 However, they have assessed their results after 4 years in comparison to 3 -6 months in our study. Upon stratification of the cases, according to injury severity, groups with severe injuries scored higher on PAEEC.…”

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“…It was proposed in 1996 by Fernandez, et al 10 PAEEC is a confirmed QoL instrument used in Spanish patients with brain injury. 11,13,14 Studies indicated that the results of the PAEEC feedback form matched those of the Glasgow Outcome Scale and it is recognized to document changes for follow-ups. 10 The PAEEC is composed of three subscales evaluating normal physiologic activities, normal daily activities and emotional states.…”

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Prediction of Quality of Life by Helsinki CT Scoring System in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Shrestha¹,

Karmacharya²,

Shalike³

2022

Nep J Neurosci

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Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an alteration in normally maintained homeostasis and function of the brain owing to any external forces. It is one of the major causes leading to increased disability and morbidity among patients suffering trauma. Hence, we aim to study the association between Helsinki computed tomography CT score on admission to patient’s Quality of Life (QoL) following traumatic brain injury in Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal. Methods and Materials A prospective observational study was conducted among 44 patients who suffered traumatic brain injury. Eligible patients over 18 years of age diagnosed with traumatic brain injury which is confirmed with a computed tomography scan on admission were included. Outcomes were assessed using the quality of life scale “Project for the Epidemiological Analysis of Critical Care Patients scale (PAEEC)”. Results: Among 44 participants suffering from TBI owing to various modes of injury, male to female ratio was 2.3:1. The mean age among participants was 41.07 years with standard deviation of ± 20.13 (Range 18 – 90 years). Correlation analysis showed that QoL, up to 6 months post-TBI, was significantly associated with Helsinki CT classification. Group 1 and group 2 encompassed subjects who sustained TBI and are in their scheduled 3 monthly and 6 monthly follow up. And significant correlation was noted between two variables r1 = 0.536, p-value = 0.027 and r2 = 0.565, p-value = 0.001 respectively. Conclusion: The present study showed that patients with TBI experience significant quality of life deterioration up to 3-6 months post-TBI. And such deterioration can be predicted by use of Helsinki CT score on admission.

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