GOS Training & Testing

I. GOS Training Protocol

The following materials should be used in TRAINING to rate the GOS:

1. Physical and History (admission, discharge and follow-up) for a sample subject and answer sheet for the three DRS ratings. (Physical and History (admission, discharge and follow-up) for a sample subject)
   
2. Answer sheet and rationale for the sample subject.(Answer sheet and rationale for the sample subject)

If you are a trainer, and are using the materials offline:

• copy and distribute the training materials to raters
• notify raters of deadlines to return ratings and follow up if ratings not returned
• distribute correct answers to raters after collecting all the completed ratings
• identify and train new staff as needed

Remember, the answer sheet is distributed after ratings are completed. It is recommended that raters compare their ratings with the "correct" answers as soon as possible after completing the ratings, to maximize learning. Group discussion with other raters is optimum.

Links:

Physical and History (admission, discharge and follow-up) for a sample subject

Answer sheet and rationale for the sample subject

II. GOS Testing Protocol

Testing materials are similar in format to the training materials. Correct answers are not available to raters for testing materials, unlike training materials. If you decide you need testing in addition to training, please return the completed ratings to SCVMC for scoring. We will send you a report on performance. If needed, remedial materials will be provided (if the rater does not reach 80% accuracy). Testing materials are available online.

If you are a trainer, and are using the materials offline:

• copy and distribute the testing materials to the appropriate identified disciplines/individuals who do ratings
• copy completed ratings (or fax and keep original)
• send/fax copies of completed ratings to:

Jerry Wright
Rehabilitation Research Center
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
751 South Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 793-6433
FAX (408) 793-6434
jerry.wright@hhs.co.santa-clara.ca.us

III. Other Options:

A. Members of the American Brain Injury Consortium (ABIC) and Angelle Sander, Ph.D. have developed a simple Checklist for scoring the GOS. For more information contact Dr. Sander: (asander@bcm.tmc.edu), or Dr. Anthony Marmarou: (marmarou@anacin.nsc.vcu.edu).

B. Structured interviews are provided for rating both the five point GOS and the extended eight point GOSE. See Wilson et al. (J Neurotrauma, 1998;15(8):573-585.

Links:

Testing Materials