Table 2.
Overview of the Criteria for the Categories of the GOSE
| GOS 5-point scale | GOSE 8-point scale | Domain | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead | 1. Dead | ||
| Vegetative State | 2. Vegetative State | Consciousness | |
| Severe Disability (SD) Conscious but dependent |
3. Lower SD | Function in Home | Unable to look after themselves for 8 h |
| 4. Upper SD | Function in Home | Unable to look after themselves for 24 h OR | |
| Function Outside the Home | Unable to shop OR | ||
| Unable to travel | |||
| Moderate Disability (MD) Independent but with limitations in one or more activities |
5. Lower MD | Work/Study | Unable to work/study OR |
| Social and Leisure Activities | Unable to participate OR | ||
| Family and Friendships | Constant problems | ||
| 6. Upper MD | Work | Reduced work capacity OR | |
| Social and Leisure Activities | Participate much less OR | ||
| Family and Friendships | Frequent problems | ||
| Good Recovery (GR) Return to normal life |
7. Lower GR | Social and Leisure Activities | Participate a bit less OR |
| Family and Friendships | Occasional problems OR | ||
| Symptoms | Some symptoms affecting daily life | ||
| 8. Upper GR | No problems |
GOSE, Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended; GOS, Glasgow Outcome Scale.