Bedside patient engagement monitor for rehabilitation in disorders of consciousness - demonstrative case-reports.

Aim: A chronic disorder of consciousness (DOC) is a devastating condition for the patients and their families. Achieving improved communication with patients in this state is of utmost importance. Over recent years we have seen some progress in the development of rehabilitation protocols for patients with DOC by which the patient's limited actions impact the environment (e.

Detailed behavioral assessment promotes accurate diagnosis in patients with disorders of consciousness.

Introduction: Assessing the awareness level in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) is made on the basis of exhibited behaviors. However, since motor signs of awareness (i.e.