作者: Nathan D. Zasler
DOI: 10.1016/S0079-6123(09)17709-9
关键词: Human factors and ergonomics 、 Poison control 、 Occupational safety and health 、 Injury prevention 、 Evidence-based medicine 、 Medicine 、 Biostatistical Methods 、 Gerontology 、 Biostatistics 、 Life expectancy
摘要: This article will review current knowledge germane to understanding estimations of survival time persons following severe traumatic brain injury (STBI). Nomenclature issues relevant biostatistics and the neuroscientific investigation after STBI also be explored. Biostatistical methods used for determining reviewed. The latest evidence-based data on morbidity mortality risk factors as related nature neurologic functional impairments Clinical well forensic pertinent prognosticating enumerated. Current literature (i.e., within last 5 years) examining life expectancy Concluding remarks identify directions future research in area STBI.