Assessment, Diagnosis, and Outcomes

When your loved one has experienced a severe traumatic brain injury, there are many unknowns. Below you’ll find resources to help you learn what to expect and how the medical team will assess your loved one’s progress.

A young black person in a coma lying in a hospital bed

Will My Loved One Regain Consciousness and What Should I Expect for My Loved One’s Recovery?

Information about regaining consciousness after a DoC like coma or unresponsive wakefulness syndrome/vegetative state

Nurse checks levels of equipment on a patient in a coma

What Assessment Tools Will Be Used to Determine My Loved One’s Level of Consciousness?

Assessment tools used to determine one’s level of consciousness after severe brain injury

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