(Citizens Tribune) – Researchers say music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in youngsters who have suffered significant brain injuries.
Children with disorders of consciousness rely on those caring for them to provide all aspects of their daily living, including hydration, nutrition, washing and dressing.
There is currently a lack of tools to assess consciousness in children aged between two and 18 and assessing awareness in young people is complicated by neurodevelopmental changes that occur as the child ages. CONTINUE