What does CDOC mean in UNCLASSIFIED

A Chronic Disorder of Consciousness (CDOC) is a state of altered consciousness that persists for more than four weeks. These disorders make it difficult for people to interact with their environment and require long-term medical care. Common CDOCs include coma, vegetative state, minimally conscious state and locked-in syndrome.

Chronic Disorders of Consciousness can be caused by a variety of factors, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, anoxia or hypoxia, metabolic disease, drug overdose or poisoning, and infections such as encephalitis or meningitis.

Chronic Disorders of Consciousness are most often diagnosed through physical examination and neurologic workup such as CT scan or MRI. Other tests may also be performed to assess the patient's level of function.

Yes, although each case is different and treatment varies depending on the cause and severity of the disorder. Treatment modalities may include physiotherapy, pharmacotherapy, therapeutic interventions such as music therapy or animal-assisted therapy, psychological support services and nutrition management.

It depends on the person’s condition; however recovery from CDOC is possible in some cases with specialized medical care and/or rehabilitation interventions.

Depending on the person’s condition it can range from days to years or even permanently if brain damage has occurred from an underlying cause that cannot be treated successfully.

People who do not regain awareness within four weeks from the onset are generally diagnosed with a CDOC such as coma, vegetative state, minimally conscious state or locked-in syndrome.

Yes; however response varies depending on the type and severity of the condition but it could range from no awareness at all to being able to follow simple commands or engage meaningfully in conversations.