Relationship between quality-of-life after 1-year follow-up and severity of traumatic brain injury assessed by computerized tomography

Abstract

Patients with TBI had a high mortality rate 1 year after admission, deterioration in QoL and significant impairment of functional status, although more than 40% were normal or self-sufficient. QoL after 1 year was strongly related to cranial CT findings on admission.

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

“…They reported mean 9.44 points of deterioration on total PAEEC score. 11 It appeared that compared to our study, Arias -Verdú et al's paper noted significant worsening of QoL 1 year post TBI. However, these findings might be because of the increased number of moderate to severe TBI cases involved in Arias -Verdú et al's study.…”

“…The required sample size was computed based on the results reported by a previous study. 11 The following parameters were used: an effect size (r) of 0.4, an assumed two-sided significance of 5% and a power of 80%. Upon the recruitment of eligible subjects and after explaining the study objectives, participants were interviewed face-to-face or via phone by principal investigators in a standardized manner.…”

“…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.…”