Objectives To document long-term survival in 1-year survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI);
to compare the use of the Disability Rating Scale (DRS) and FIM as factors in the estimation …

Objectives To compute the life expectancy of persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) based
on validated prognostic models from 2 cohorts, to compare mortality and life expectancy of …

Objectives To develop prognostic models for long-term survival in adults with traumatic brain
injury (TBI) and to assess their external validity in 2 independent populations. Design …

Objectives. Evaluation of life expectancy (LE) post traumatic brain injury (TBI) is important for
planning services for patients and for dealing with medico-legal aspects. We hypothesized …

The 21st century has been an era marked by profound technological innovation that has led
to the digitization of every aspect of our daily lives. Among the sectors that have been most …

Ethical risks of underestimating life expectancy (LE) estimates for use in life care planning
are analyzed. The effects of underestimated LE on the predictive validity of life care plans …

Patients, following catastrophic injuries or illnesses, frequently question health care
providers regarding prognosis including life expectancy. Projecting life expectancy is …