Statistical prediction of the outcome from the MBT scores.

Statistical prediction of the outcome from the clinical values of the MBT items, assessed in the acute phase at first CRS-R evaluation (mean 11.2 days after brain damage). Prediction proceeded for DOC classes, and UWS and MCS subclasses. Indices of the MBT items refer to the MBT indices presented in Table 1. P-values corrected for multiple comparison with the Holm-Bonferroni method. Sensitivity, specificity and Yule’s Q coefficient not assessed when p-values >.05 of the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test. DOC: disorders of consciousness; UWS: unresponsive wakefulness syndrome; MCS: minimally conscious state; MBT: Motor Behavioural Tool.