Repeated Clinical Assessment Using Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique for Diagnosis in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness

da Conceição Teixeira, Liliana; Blacker, Danielle; Campos, Carlos; Garrett, Carolina; Duport, Sophie; Rocha, Nuno

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da Conceição Teixeira, Liliana

Abstract(s)

The recommended way to assess consciousness in prolonged disorders of consciousness is to observe the patient’s responses to sensory stimulation. Multiple assessment sessions have to be completed in order to reach a correct diagnosis. There is, however, a lack of data on how many sessions are sufficient for validity and reliability. The aim of this study was to identify the number of Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique (SMART) assessment sessions needed to reach a reliable diagnosis. A secondary objective was to identify which sensory stimulation modalities are more useful to reach a diagnosis.

Keywords

Assessment Diagnosis Disorders of consciousness Minimally conscious state Vegetative state (unresponsive wakefulness syndrome)

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/7162

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da Conceição Teixeira L, Blacker D, Campos C, Garrett C, Duport S and Rocha NB (2021) Repeated Clinical Assessment Using Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique for Diagnosis in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 15:728637. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.728637