Prolonged disorders of consciousness: Practice described by palliative and rehabilitation physicians

Key Points

• Quality of life improvement strategies for patients with disorders of consciousness are often limited and varied among practitioners.
• Palliative care focuses on symptom management, enhancing the comfort of patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness.
• This observational analysis highlights the differences in practices between palliative and rehabilitation physicians, underscoring inconsistencies in care.
• Significant variability in approaches indicates a need for more standardized guidelines in managing disorders of consciousness.