Table 1 The GOS-E score
GOS-E | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Dead | Â |
2 | Vegetative | Condition of unawareness with only reflex responses but with periods of spontaneous eye opening |
3 | Lower severe disability | Patient fully dependent for all activities of daily living. Requires assistance to be available constantly. Unable to be left alone at night |
4 | Upper severe disability | Can be left alone at home for up to eight hours but remains dependent. Unable to use public transport or shop by themselves |
5 | Lower moderate disability | Able to return to work in sheltered workshop or non-competitive job. Rarely participates in social and leisure activities. Ongoing daily psychological problems (quick temper, anxiety, mood swings, depression) |
6 | Upper moderate disability | Able to return to work but at reduced capacity. Participates in social and leisure activities less than half as often. Weekly psychological problems |
7 | Lower good recovery | Return to work. Participates in social and leisure activities a little less and has occasional psychological problems |
8 | Upper good recovery | Full recovery with no current problems relating to the injury |