MindBEAGLE: An EEG-based BCI developed for patients with disorders of consciousness

摘要: Discussion: The presented work potentially reduces misdiagnosis of DOC patients, improving their treatment and prognosis. Ultimately, it could empower patients to communicate. A limitation of our approach is that the absence of a response does not directly imply the absence of awareness, as the assessment depends on the patient’s level of participation, and thus multiple sessions for assessment and communication are often required.Significance: This is the only plug-and-play BCI developed for DOC patients, a patient group that might benefit considerably from the capabilities it offers.Acknowledgements: We would like to acknowledge the patients and their families for trust and participation.