Disorders of consciousness (DOC) is a state in which consciousness is affected by brain
injuries, leading to dysfunction in vigilance, awareness, and behavior. DOC encompasses …

Objective. High‐frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF‐rTMS) has been
proposed as a promising therapeutic intervention for patients with disorders of …

Objective The aim of this study was to verify the value of multiple neurophysiological tests in
classifying disorders of consciousness (DOCs) in patients in a chronic vegetative or minimal …

Behavioral assessment of sound localization in the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R)
poses a significant challenge due to motor disability in patients with disorders of …

Objective: To assess the prognostic utility of the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) in
rehabilitation of patients surviving from severe brain injury. Methods: In this prospective …

Background Understanding the mechanisms underlying human consciousness is pivotal to
improve the prognostication and treatment of severely brain-injured patients. Consciousness …

Background Neurovascular-based imaging techniques such as functional MRI (fMRI) may
reveal signs of consciousness in clinically unresponsive patients but are often subject to …

Objectives: Considering sensory stimulation programs (SSP) as a treatment for disorders of
consciousness is still debated today. Previous studies investigating its efficacy were affected …

Objective Clinical responsiveness of patients with a Disorder of Consciousness (DoC)
correlates to sympathetic/parasympathetic homeostatic balance. Heart Rate Variability …

Background and Objectives The minimally conscious state (MCS) is a prolonged disorder of
consciousness (pDoC) and one of the most severe outcomes of acquired brain injury …