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Review of Assessment Scales for Diagnosing and Monitoring Sports-related Concussion
- Source :
- Cureus
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Cureus, 2017.
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Abstract
- Sports-related concussion has emerged as a public health crisis due to increased diagnosis of the condition and increased participation in organized and recreational athletics worldwide. Under-recognition of concussions can lead to premature clearance for athletic participation, leaving athletes vulnerable to repeat injury and subsequent short- and long-term complications. There is overwhelming evidence that assessment and management of sports-related concussions should involve a multifaceted approach. A number of assessment criteria have been developed for this purpose. It is important to understand the available and emerging diagnostic testing modalities for sports-related concussions. The most commonly used tools for evaluating individuals with concussion are the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), Standard Assessment of Concussion (SAC), Standard Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT3), and the most recognized computerized neurocognitive test, the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT). The strengths and limitations of each of these tools, and the Concussion Resolution Index (CRI), CogSport, and King-Devick tests were evaluated. Based on the data, it appears that the most sensitive and specific of these is the ImPACT test. Additionally, the King-Devick test is an effective adjunct due to its ability to test eye movements and brainstem function.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Neurosurgery
sac
Sport related concussion
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Concussion
scat3
medicine
sports-related injury
Modalities
biology
business.industry
Athletes
Public health
General Engineering
030229 sport sciences
medicine.disease
biology.organism_classification
Cognitive test
Test (assessment)
Orthopedics
Neurology
concussion
impact
business
Neurocognitive
030217 neurology & neurosurgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21688184
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Cureus
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....e06d9389f218764f809ccf5570ce53c1