Brain connectivity; Sensory stimulation; Disorders of consciousness
Abstract :
[en] This thesis explores brain connectivity and sensory stimulation in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC). These are serious conditions where massive brain damage can lead to a dissociation between arousal and awareness (e.g., UWS and MCS).
Part I explores brain connectivity. We highlight that brain function and structure are intimately related to each other, and to consciousness. The decrease in brain function can be used to distinguish between the clinically indicated states of consciousness.
Part II evaluates passive sensory stimulations.
Preferred stimuli may have the power to
momentarily enhance brain function,
and behavioral responses.
Research Center/Unit :
GIGA consciousness
Disciplines :
Neurosciences & behavior
Author, co-author :
Heine, Lizette ; Université de Liège > Centre de recherches du cyclotron
Language :
English
Title :
Brain connectivity and sensory stimulation in disorders of consciousness
Defense date :
09 September 2016
Institution :
ULiège - Université de Liège
Degree :
Biomedical sciences
Promotor :
Laureys, Steven ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Centre du Cerveau²
Demertzi, Athina ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cliniques
HUSTINX, Roland ; Université de Liège - ULiège > GIGA > GIGA CRC In vivo Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Division
Brédart, Serge ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Psychologie
Phillips, Christophe ; Université de Liège - ULiège > GIGA > GIGA CRC In vivo Imaging - Neuroimaging, data acquisition and processing
