Neurological outcome refers to the functional and cognitive status of a patient following a neurological event, surgery, or intervention. It is a critical measure in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and stroke management, as it reflects both brain recovery and long-term patient quality of life.

Key Aspects of Neurological Outcome Cognitive Function – Memory, attention, executive function, and processing speed. Motor Function – Muscle strength, coordination, and mobility. Sensory Function – Pain perception, proprioception, and touch sensitivity. Speech and Language – Ability to speak, understand, and process language. Consciousness and Awareness – Level of alertness, coma scales, and responsiveness. Independence in Daily Living – Ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). Assessment Tools for Neurological Outcome Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) – Used in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurosurgery to assess overall functional recovery. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) – Common in stroke patients to evaluate disability and dependence. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) – Assesses cognitive impairment. Functional Independence Measure (FIM) – Evaluates motor and cognitive functional independence. Neuroimaging (MRI/CT) – Identifies structural brain changes, gliosis, or cerebral atrophy. Biomarkers (S100B, NSE, GFAP) – Reflects neuronal damage and blood-brain barrier integrity.

Neurologic Outcome Scale for Infants and Children (NOSIC)

McCauley, S. R., Wilde, E. A., et al. (2010). “The Neurological Outcome Scale for Traumatic Brain Injury (NOS-TBI): II. Reliability and convergent validity.” J Neurotrauma 27(6): 991-997. Find it on PubMed

Wilde, E. A., McCauley, S. R., et al. (2010). “Feasibility of the Neurological Outcome Scale for Traumatic Brain Injury (NOS-TBI) in adults.” J Neurotrauma 27(6): 975-981. Find it on PubMed

Wilde, E. A., McCauley, S. R., et al. (2010). “The Neurological Outcome Scale for Traumatic Brain Injury (NOS-TBI): I. Construct validity.” J Neurotrauma 27(6): 983-989. Find it on PubMed

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