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ArticleCureus2024

A Study on the Correlation of Various Factors in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Nandkishor Sah, Abdur Raheem Khan, Himani Rathi

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Nandkishor SahPhysiotherapy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, IND.
Abdur Raheem KhanPhysiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow, IND.
Himani RathiPhysiotherapy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, IND.

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Abstract

introductionTraumatic brain injury (TBI), ranging from minor impacts to severe cases, affects temporal and frontal brain areas, contributing to mortality and disability worldwide. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) evaluates consciousness levels, aiding in prioritizing emergency care, while the Disability Rating Score (DRS) assesses overall function, particularly in severe cases, with greater sensitivity than GCS for clinical changes in TBI patients.

objectivesTo correlate various factors with each other in patients presented with severe TBIs. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe retrospective study analyzed data from patients with severe TBIs admitted to the hospital from February 2023 to April 2024. Patients' demographic and clinical data, including GCS and DRS scores, were collected. Statistical analysis, including logistic regression, assessed mortality predictors.

resultsThe study revealed significant correlations (p<0.05) between age and marital status (p=0.002) and surgery (p=0.003). Surgery also correlated significantly with the mechanism of injury (p<0.001). Furthermore, a negative correlation was found between GCS after 24 hours and change in GCS (p<0.001), while a positive correlation existed between DRS after 24 hours and DRS on the 14th day (p<0.001). These findings highlight the complex interplay between demographic factors, medical interventions, and clinical outcomes in TBI patients.

conclusionThe study found that older individuals, particularly those involved in road traffic accidents, had poorer recovery outcomes and higher rates of surgery, with a strong correlation between changes in GCS and DRS scores.

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disability rating scaleglasgow coma scalerecovery scaletraumatic brain injuryunconsciousness

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PMCPMC11227728

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