Why are predictions difficult?
Predictions of recovery are difficult in the months following a brain injury, with the person and their family often frustrated by lack of knowledge about the future.
This uncertainty is common along the spectrum of brain injury, and the long-term effects of the injury may not be evident for some time. With a severe injury, doctors can make their best estimates, yet these are only ever a guide, and the degree of recovery will not be known for months or even years after the injury.