Department of Neurology, Stargaze Hospital, Nigeria
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Identifying Mental Disorders: Assessment Options Thanks to Technological Advancement
Author(s): Omari Nawankudu* and Hesham Alfri
A clinically relevant and profoundly devastating group of medical conditions known as Disorders of Consciousness (DOC) present a considerable diagnostic difficulty. Resolution of states with overlapping symptoms is hampered by patients' inability to explain their physical state and uncertainty in our understanding of consciousness. Additionally, the demographics of a patient group that is susceptible are growing, which worsens the effects of these conditions. In an effort to clarify the complexities of consciousness, a variety of diagnostic strategies have been developed. These strategies prioritise behavioural assessment but also call for additional technical approaches in order to formally identify the underlying brain correlates. The two main technologies employed in clinical settings today are electropotential technology and neuroimaging, both of which have unique diagnostic a.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2376-0389.23.10.2.481