The Role of Palliative Care in Adult Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury is one of the most common causes of death and major disability among adult patients. The change of quality of life that patients experience should trigger physicians to practice palliative care principles and when needed, to consult specialty palliative care. The role of palliative care in the management of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in adults has not been well studied. Furthermore, there are palliative care issues specific to patients with traumatic brain injury that need to be studied. This review describes available literature on the role of palliative care in the management of patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. It also highlights the need for further studies in palliative care and the management of devastating traumatic brain injuries and its impact in overall healthcare system and the patients’ and caregivers’ quality of life. Keywords: Role of Palliative Care; Brain Injury; Trauma; Causes of deat