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The Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS-E) was created as an advancement from the original GOS. It uses categories which are broader and less sensitive to change. It also seeks to improve internal validity with better inter-observer reliabilty.
The GOS-E adds to the original 5 GOS categories, with 3 additional categories. The 8 categories are: Dead, Vegetative State, Lower Severe Disability, Upper Severe Disability, Lower Moderate Disability, Upper Moderate Disability, Lower Good Recovery, and Upper Good Recovery.
A structured interview has been provided to improve reliability of rating. Good interrater reliability and content validity have been demonstrated for the GOS-E. Compared to the GOS, the GOS-E has been shown to be more sensitive to change in mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. There is no formal training mechanism for administering the GOS-E.The GOS-E is not meant to be a self-perception instrument. Raters should rate each item based on the most accurate information they have, regardless of source.
Variable & Associated Points
GOSE Category 1 - 4 = Unfavorable Outcome
GOSE Category 5 - 8 = Favorable Outcome
Reference
Sander, A. (2002). The Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale. The Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury.
Wilson JT, Pettigrew LE, Teasdale GM. Structured interviews for the Glasgow Outcome Scale and the Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale: Guidelines for their use. Journal of Neurotrauma 1998;15:573-585.
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