How does GOS-E differ from the original Glasgow Outcome Scale?

The original GOS has 5 levels. GOS-E subdivides three categories (vegetative state, severe disability, moderate disability, good recovery) into upper and lower sublevels, creating 8 levels for finer discrimination — important for detecting treatment effects in clinical trials.

When is GOS-E typically assessed after TBI?

GOS-E is standardly assessed at 3 months and 6 months post-injury. Some studies extend to 12 months. Structured interviews using the validated GOS-E questionnaire produce more reliable classifications than unstructured assessment.

Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOS-E)

Classify functional outcome after brain injury using the 8-level Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended from Death (1) to Upper Good Recovery (8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does GOS-E differ from the original Glasgow Outcome Scale?

When is GOS-E typically assessed after TBI?