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The aim is to examine two aspects of outcome after traumatic brain
injury (TBI). Functional outcome was assessed by the Glasgow Outcome Scale -
Extended (GOSE) and by clinician ratings, while health-related quality of life
(HRQoL) was assessed by the Quality of Life after Brain Injury (QOLIBRI). METHOD:
The GOSE and the QOLIBRI were linked to the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to analyse their content. Functional
outcome on ICF categories was assessed by rehabilitation clinicians in 55
participants with TBI and was compared to the participants' own judgements of
their HRQoL. RESULTS: The QOLIBRI was linked to 42 and the GOSE to 57 two-level
ICF categories covering 78% of the categories on the ICF brief core set for TBI.
The closest agreement in the views of the professionals and the participants was
found on the Physical Problems and Cognition scales of the QOLIBRI. CONCLUSIONS:
The problems encountered after TBI are well covered by the QOLIBRI and the GOSE.
They capture important domains that are not traditionally sufficiently
documented, especially in the domains of interpersonal relationships, social and
leisure activities, self and the environment. The findings indicate that they are
useful and complementary outcome measures for TBI. In rehabilitation, they can
serve as tools in assessment, setting meaningful goals and creating therapeutic alliance.

Langue : ANGLAIS