Citation

Jennett B, Snoek J, Bond MR, Brooks N. J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatry 1981; 44(4): 285-293.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6453957

PMCID

PMC490949

Abstract

The nature of the neurological and mental disabilities resulting from severe head injuries are analysed in 150 patients. Mental handicap contributed more significantly to overall social disability than did neurological deficits. This social handicap is readily described by the Glasgow Outcome Scale, an extended version of which is described and compared with alternatives. Comments are made about the quality of life in disabled survivors.

Language: en