Assessing Preseason Baseline Cognitive Functioning in High School Student Athletes: A “Hybrid” Approach

Author:

Ransom Danielle M12,Ahumada Luis23,Amankwah Ernest K24,Katzenstein Jennifer M12,Goldenberg Neil A25,Mularoni P Patrick12

Affiliation:

1. Institute for Brain Protection Sciences , Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

2. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine , Baltimore, MD, USA

3. Center for Pediatric Data Science & Analytic Methodology , Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

4. Johns Hopkins All Children's Institute for Clinical and Translational Research , St. Petersburg, FL, USA

5. Johns Hopkins All Children's Institute for Clinical and Translational Research , Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Abstract

Abstract Objective International consensus statements highlight the value of neuropsychological testing for sport-related concussion. Computerized measures are the most frequently administered assessments of pre-injury baseline and post-injury cognitive functioning, despite known measurement limitations. To our knowledge, no studies have explored the convergent validity of computerized Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) and traditional, well-validated paper and pencil (P&P) neuropsychological tests in high school student athletes. This study aimed to assess a “hybrid” adolescent test battery composed of ImPACT and P&P measures to determine the extent of shared variance among ImPACT and P&P tests to inform comprehensive yet streamlined assessment. Method Participants included male and female high school student athletes in the Southeastern United States participating in American football, hockey, and soccer who completed a battery of ImPACT and P&P tests (N = 69). Results We performed principal component analysis with ProMax rotation to determine components of the hybrid battery that maximally accounted for observed variance of the data (Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin factor adequacy = 0.71). Our analysis revealed four independent factors (Verbal Learning and Memory, ImPACT Memory and Speed, Verbal Processing Speed/Executive Functions, and Nonverbal Processing Speed/Executive Functions) explaining 75% of the variance. Conclusions Findings of this study in adolescent student athletes support those from the adult literature demonstrating the independence of ImPACT and P&P tests. Providers should be aware of limitations in using standalone ImPACT or P&P measures to evaluate cognitive functioning after concussion. If confirmed in a larger, clinical sample, our findings suggest that a hybrid battery of computerized and P&P measures provides a broad scope of adolescent cognitive functioning to better inform recovery decisions, including return to play after concussion.

Funder

Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,Clinical Psychology,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology,General Medicine

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