Efficacy of a repeat testing protocol for cognitive fatigue assessment: A preliminary study in postconcussive syndrome participants

2Citations
Citations of this article
25Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

Aim: A small but notable number of individuals who suffer a concussion report ongoing cognitive difficulties. This preliminary study investigated the efficacy of repetitive test application to discern cognitive impairment in those with ongoing symptoms. Methods: Participants (n = 17) with continuing self-reported symptoms following a concussion (∼9 months postinjury) were compared with 17 age group matched controls for working memory and word-list learning. Results: Both groups performed similarly after the first trial for both assessments. However, in subsequent trials, the postconcussion group performed significantly worse than controls. Discussion: While further studies to understand the mechanisms are warranted, data from this preliminary study suggest that a repetitive test application may be useful to discern cognitive fatigue in individuals who report ongoing concerns following a concussion.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Rau, T. F., Patel, S. A., Guzik, E. E., Sorich, E., & Pearce, A. J. (2017). Efficacy of a repeat testing protocol for cognitive fatigue assessment: A preliminary study in postconcussive syndrome participants. Concussion, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2017-0002

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free