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Performance Validity Testing in Baseline Concussion Assessment
<p>Each year, 1.6 to 3.8 million sport-related concussions occur in the United States (Langlois et al., 2006), and rates continue to increase by about 7% annually (Hootman et al., 2007). The rapid biomechanical forces of a concussion cause numerous physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms (Aubry …
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Conception and Preliminary Evaluation of the Quigley-Fenner Concussion Assessment
Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a significant public health concern in collegiate athletics, and computerized neurocognitive testing (CNT) is a cornerstone of SRC management. The most widely used CNT, ImPACT, has faced criticism for its limited subtest reliability, ceiling effects on verbal …
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The Effectiveness of a Dual Task Concussion Assessment for Identifying Impairments in Concussed Athletes
… </strong>Commonly used single task (ST) concussion assessments are unable to identify lingering impairments following a concussion. Current dual task (DT) assessments use cost prohibitive technological assessments not available to most clinicians, creating the need for a clinically …
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Validating the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool to Improve Surveillance of Mental Health Issues Among Canadian Varsity Athletes
… competition. This study examined the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5 (SCAT-5) symptom evaluation scale as a potential screening tool for anxiety and depression symptoms among varsity athletes at baseline. The sample consisted of 436 varsity athletes from York University. Two model …
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Determining the False Positive Rate of a Concussion Battery in Healthy Division I Collegiate Athletes
… participation accounts for 1.6-3.8 million concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) every year in the United States. Accurate assessment and diagnosis of concussions is critical to protect athletes from further injury. The Fourth International Conference on Concussion in Sport …
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Predicting sandbagging on sideline concussion tests using performance validity tests
… used and relatively inexpensive sideline concussion tests (e.g., Standardized Assessment of Concussion [SAC] and Standardized Concussion Assessment Tool, Fifth Edition [SCAT-5]) could differentiate between individuals asked to provide their best effort or sandbag. Identifying individuals …
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Does cognitive control affect successful "sandbagging" of concussion symptoms?
The value of concussion baseline assessments is dependent upon athletes giving their best effort. If an athlete fakes poor performance or “sandbags”, a future injury may go undetected. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if the SportGait concussion baseline assessment detects …
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The effects of multiple head micro-trauma on cognitive function in high school football and soccer athletes
… function. This study used a standardized concussion assessment (SAC) test to examine the effects that participation in high school football and high school soccer has on athletes’ neurocognitive functions throughout a season.</p> <p>Forty-six male high school athletes participated in this …
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Descriptive Analysis of Preseason Baseline Data Collected from University Varsity Student-Athletes Using a Comprehensive Assessment Battery
… using a comprehensive battery of assessments and to examine the effects of sex, concussion history and their interaction on variables. 325 student-athletes (165 males; 160 females) completed one or more of the following assessments: Sport Concussion Assessment Tool-5 (SCAT5); force …
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The neuropsychology of sport concussion
… empirical chapters that challenge current sport concussion research and practice. Chapter 2 measured sport concussion knowledge in the UK general public using an online survey. It showed high sport concussion awareness, but limited and erroneous understanding. Chapter 3 examined the effect of …
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Changes in Balance with Brain Inflammation: Sensitivity in Dual Motor Mechanisms
<p>Concussion assessment in athletes has gained prominence due to potential long-term consequences of traumatic brain injuries. Evaluating balance alterations is crucial for understanding post-injury motor control strategies. This study introduces a novel approach to understanding center of …
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Reliability and Validity of the Condition-Modified Star Excursion Balance Test: Influence of Concussion History
… that outlines the necessity of balance assessment tools in the diagnosis, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries. Despite this necessity, many challenges present in relation to assessment protocols and utility. For concussion assessment, the Balance Error Scoring System and Sensory …
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Baseline concussion assessments can identify mental disorders: the SCAT-5 Symptom Evaluation compared to other screening tools in South African club rugby
… are not routinely conducted in rugby, the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool – Fifth Edition (SCAT-5) is widely performed and measures affective, cognitive, sleep, and physical symptoms. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the SCAT-5 to explore its potential as a mental health …
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Assessing Spatial Orientation Skills in Athletes After Sustaining a Concussion: A Pilot Study
… I investigated whether suffering a sport-related concussion (SRC) affected adolescent hockey participants’ abilities to form and use cognitive maps. To assess cognitive map formation and use a modified version of the Spatial Configuration Task (m-SCT), a computerized tool that has been shown to …
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The Effect of a Competitive Athletic Season on the Performance of the Balance Error Scoring System
… Error Scoring System (BESS) is a widely utilized concussion assessment tool used to assess postural stability. Baseline testing is used for comparison if an athlete receives a concussion for diagnosis and return to play guidelines. It is unknown if playing a competitive sports season has any …
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Influence of Testing Environment on Balance Error Scoring System Performance
… is a commonly utilized and recommended sideline assessment tool to evaluate post-concussion postural stability. Baseline BESS scores are typically recorded during preseason physical examinations in the athletic training room or nearby laboratory. However, post-concussion assessment typically …
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Does the Preparticipation Examination Aid in Identifying Future Risk of Concussion?
… commonly includes a multifaceted baseline concussion assessment and an injury history survey. Recent evidence suggests that neuropsychological testing can aid in predicting individuals at an increased risk of lower extremity injury. However, no known previous study has investigated the …
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Headache does not predict sideline neurostatus or balance in high school football players
… Headache is reported to be the most common concussion related symptom. This has resulted in a heavy reliance on symptoms for the sideline assessment of concussive injuries. It is unclear however, if all athletes reporting headache demonstrate impairment in other commonly evaluated concussion …
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Concussions in wheelchair users: quantifying seated postural control
… (Langlois, Rutland-Brown, & Wald, 2006). With concussions occurring in all aspects of sport, it is imperative for proper assessment and management to take place. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association calls for evaluation of symptoms, cognition, and balance when a suspected concussion …
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Long-Term Stability of Baseline Impact Scores in High School Football Players across Age Groups
… the increased awareness of the prevalence of concussions has resulted in significant advancements in concussion assessment and treatment, including annual or bi-annual pre-season computerized baseline assessments. However, limited research has focused on the differences in stability of …
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