Advancing Our Knowledge of Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness: A Critical Revisit

This narrative review aims to elucidate an emerging state of consciousness termed “cognitive-motor dissociation (CMD),” characterized by brain activity patterns closely resembling those observed in healthy individuals. This distinctive phenomenon is notably evident in patients diagnosed with comatos...

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Main Authors: Po-Tso Lin, Hsiang-Yu Yu
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Acta Neurologica Taiwanica
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ANT.33-1_Review
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description This narrative review aims to elucidate an emerging state of consciousness termed “cognitive-motor dissociation (CMD),” characterized by brain activity patterns closely resembling those observed in healthy individuals. This distinctive phenomenon is notably evident in patients diagnosed with comatose states, unresponsive wakefulness states, or minimally conscious states. Employing functional magnetic resonance imaging or electroencephalography holds promise for identifying CMD. The emergence of CMD not only introduces a fresh conceptual framework but also provides valuable predictive insights into outcomes and prognoses for individuals with disorders of consciousness. However, the recognition of CMD raises ethical considerations, particularly in evaluating the decision-making capacity regarding life-or-death choices for individuals in this state. Therefore, it is crucial to advocate for further scientific and comprehensive research to enhance our understanding of CMD and navigate its nuanced complexities.
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Advancing Our Knowledge of Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness: A Critical Revisit
Acta Neurologica Taiwanica
cognitive-motor dissociation
coma
electroencephalography
functional magnetic resonance imaging
minimally conscious state
unresponsive wakefulness syndrome
title Advancing Our Knowledge of Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness: A Critical Revisit
title_full Advancing Our Knowledge of Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness: A Critical Revisit
title_fullStr Advancing Our Knowledge of Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness: A Critical Revisit
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title_short Advancing Our Knowledge of Cognition in Disorders of Consciousness: A Critical Revisit
title_sort advancing our knowledge of cognition in disorders of consciousness a critical revisit
topic cognitive-motor dissociation
coma
electroencephalography
functional magnetic resonance imaging
minimally conscious state
unresponsive wakefulness syndrome
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