The study reveals that 25% of participants with severe brain injury, who seemed unresponsive, displayed hidden consciousness by covertly responding to commands during brain scans.
Lead study author Yelena Bodien mentioned that while these patients might not show external reactions, advanced brain imaging techniques can reveal significant cognitive processing.
The research opens important ethical and clinical discussions about how to tap into the cognitive abilities of these patients and improve their recovery.
Participants in the study followed complex instructions covertly, indicating that not all individuals with severe brain injuries lack cognitive awareness.
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