Functional outcome of brain injury victims having rehabilitation care in Tunis

Objective The aim of our study was to assess the functional outcome of brain injury (BI) victims and to review the impact of treatment time on functional abilities. Material/patients and methods We conducted a cross-sectional study including patients referred to physical and rehabilitation medicine department at the Med Kassab Institute of Orthopedics. The initial gravity data were collected. The functional outcome was assessed by the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) French version, the get up and go test, the walk test on 10 m, the functional independence measure (FIM) and daily life activities. We sought an association between functional status and the treatment time. Results Thirty-two patients, 24 men and 8 women, mean age 23.93 years assessed after BI. The Glasgow Coma Score initial average was 5/15 with duration average of sedation of 7.4 days. Most patients (56%) had a get up and go test  P Discussion–conclusion After BI, the functional outcome of patients appears heterogeneous. BI remains a health burden requiring early and multidisciplinary care to preserve the autonomy and to improve the quality of life.