Glasgow outcome score (GOS)

The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) is a tool used to assess the functional outcome of patients after brain injury, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI). It classifies patients into five categories based on their recovery level.

 

Score

GOS

Description

1

Death

The patient has died.

2

Vegetative 

State

The patient is alive but has no meaningful response
to the environment
. There is no evidence of
awareness or purposeful movement.

3

Severe 

Disability 

The patient is conscious but disabled. The patient
requires constant assistance for daily living.

4

Moderate

Disability

The patient is able to live independently but may
have some physical or mental deficits. The patient
can perform daily activities with minimal assistance.

5

Good 

Recovery 

The patient has made a good recovery and is able to
resume normal activities without major limitations
.

 

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