Traumatic brain injury—the effects of patient age on treatment intensity and mortality

Traumatic brain injury—the effects of patient age on treatment intensity and mortality

Abstract Background Ageing is associated with worse treatment outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI). This association may lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy that affects treatment efficacy. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the role of treatment bias in patient outcomes by studying t...

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Main Authors: Ola Skaansar, Cathrine Tverdal, Pål Andre Rønning, Karoline Skogen, Tor Brommeland, Olav Røise, Mads Aarhus, Nada Andelic, Eirik Helseth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Traumatic brain injury
Neurosurgery
Age
Treatment
Mortality
Management intensity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-020-01943-6

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