Behavioral assessment scale of consciousness for nonhuman primates: A Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nonhuman primates (NHPs) are suitable for being model animals in the study of consciousness and loss of consciousness (LoC) with a similar brain structure and function to humans. However, there is no effective consciousness assessment scale for them. This study aimed to develop a behavioral assessment scale of consciousness for NHPs.

Methods

We constructed an initial indicator framework based on the clinical consciousness disorder assessment scales and the physiological characteristics, consciousness, and arousal behavior of NHPs. A two-round online Delphi method was conducted by a multidisciplinary expert panel to construct a behavioral assessment scale of consciousness for NHPs. The indicators and descriptions were revised according to the experts' feedback and t

SUBMITTER: Sun W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10515545 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature