Registration of the epidemiological and cunctional clinical profile of patients post traumatic brain injury at a high complexity hospital in the interior of the state of São Paulo
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v105i2e-241802Keywords:
TBI, Functional Prognosis, Glasgow Coma Scale, NOS-TBIAbstract
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) results from physical forces that cause brain lesions and functional impairment. Although the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely used, it fails to capture all neurological deficits, leading to the development of the Neurological Outcome Scale for Traumatic Brain Injury (NOS-TBI), based on the NIHSS and designed to assess post-TBI sequelae. This prospective study aimed to create a clinical registry of TBI cases at FSCMF (Franca, São Paulo, Brazil), characterize the clinical and functional profile of patients, and analyze predictive factors for six-month outcomes. Adults with TBI admitted between October 2023 and December 2024 were included. Clinical assessments were conducted at admission, during hospitalization, and six months after discharge using the GCS, NOS-TBI, TICS-M, Modified Rankin Scale, and Edinburgh Handedness Inventory. The final sample consisted of 40 patients, predominantly male (72.5%), with a median age of 51 years. The main causes of TBI were traffic accidents (44.7%) and falls (31.6%). Regarding severity, 70% had mild TBI, 12.5% moderate, and 17.5% severe. The NOS-TBI demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α>0.9) and high interrater reliability (K>0.8), with perfect agreement in some items (K=1). Despite the strong reliability of the scale, only nine patients completed the six-month follow-up, limiting the analysis of functional outcomes. Most showed satisfactory recovery, although severe TBI, older age, and high-impact trauma mechanisms were associated with poorer prognosis. This study reinforces the utility of the NOS-TBI as a sensitive tool for early identification of neurological deficits and as a complement to the GCS. Difficulties in patient follow-up highlight the need to improve post-discharge tracking strategies and strengthen the integration of care within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS).
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