Table 1. Demographics and clinical characteristics.

Note. Values are provided as n (%) unless otherwise indicated. 

Demographics (N = 17)
Age, years (mean [SD])	55.06 (20.23)
Gender, female	9 (52.9)
Average length of stay (mean [SD])	43.12 (24.75)
Diagnosis
Ischemic stroke	5 (29.4)
Hemorrhagic stroke	5 (29.4)
Traumatic Brain Injury	5 (29.4)
Meningoencephalitis	1 (5.9)
Cerebral anoxia	1 (5.9)
Clinical characteristics at time of assessment (N = 18)
Modified Rankin Scale
Moderate disability	1 (5.6)
Moderately severe disability	14 (77.8)
Severe disability	3 (16.7)
Pain assessment
Slight discomfort	4 (22.2)
Communication
Functional	5 (27.8)
Intentional	10 (55.6)
Attempts	3 (16.7)
Medication use, yes
Corticosteroids	3 (16.7)
Melatonin	5 (27.8)
Beta-blockers	12 (66.7)
Neuroleptic or antidepressant	5 (27.8)
Diuretic	1 (5.6)