The Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) is a standardized neurobehavioral assessment
measure designed for use in patients with disorders of consciousness.1 There are 6 subscales that assess behaviors mediated by language, visuoperceptual,
and motor networks. The items are hierarchically arranged reflecting brainstem, subcortical,
and cortically-mediated functions.2 Serial CRS-R assessment has high sensitivity for detecting signs of consciousness.
The CRS-R can further distinguish between features of minimally conscious state plus
and minimally conscious state minus. The CRS-R may be used to monitor behavioral recovery,
predict outcome,3 and assess treatment effectiveness. The CRS-R is a National Institute of Neurological
Diseases and Stroke Common Data Element and is recommended by the American Congress
of Rehabilitation Medicine, the American Academy of Neurology, and the National Institute
on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research for use in clinical
practice.4
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Published online: October 14, 2020
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This content is provided as a service by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and is not peer reviewed by the Archives.
