Brain injury : [BI]
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Brain injury : [BI] · Nov 2008
Two years after cardiac arrest; cognitive status, ADL function and living situation.
To describe cognitive function, activities of daily living (ADL), housing and return to work after cardiac arrest (CA) and examine the prognostic value of early assessments. ⋯ The majority had persistent cognitive dysfunctions. Persons in sheltered accommodation were dependent for ADL. Early evaluation is important for understanding and planning for future need for assistance and care, having realistic goals.
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Brain injury : [BI] · Nov 2008
Long-term mortality trends in functionally-dependent adults following severe traumatic-brain injury.
To investigate mortality trends in functionally dependent adults following traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ Mortality in this functionally-dependent group was significantly associated with age, male sex and degree of disability at discharge. The bimodal distribution of mortality data suggests different contributory mechanisms to early vs. late mortality in this group.