Test-Retest Reliability of a Functional Reaction Time Assessment Battery.
J Sport Rehabil
; 30(8): 1237-1241, 2021 May 05.
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ABSTRACT
CONTEXT Reaction time is commonly assessed postconcussion through a computerized neurocognitive battery. Although this measure is sensitive to postconcussion deficits, it is not clear if computerized reaction time reflects the dynamic reaction time necessary to compete effectively and safely during sporting activities. Functional reaction time assessments may be useful postconcussion, but reliability must be determined before clinical implementation. OBJECTIVE:
To determine the test-retest reliability of a functional reaction time assessment battery and to determine if reaction time improved between sessions.DESIGN:
Cohort.SETTING:
Laboratory.PARTICIPANTS:
Forty-one participants (21 men and 20 women) completed 2 time points. Participants, on average, were 22.5 (2.1) years old, 72.5 (11.9) cm tall, had a mass of 71.0 (13.7) kg, and were mostly right leg and hand dominant (92.7%).INTERVENTIONS:
Participants completed 2 clinical reaction time tests (computerized Stroop and drop stick) and 5 functional reaction time tests (gait, jump landing, single-leg hop, anticipated cut, and unanticipated cut) across 2 sessions. Drop stick and functional reaction time assessments were performed in single (motor task only) and dual task (motor task with cognitive task). MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Reaction time (in seconds) was calculated during all assessments. Test-retest reliability was determined using 2-way mixed-effects intraclass correlation coefficients (3, k). Paired samples t tests compared mean reaction time between sessions.RESULTS:
Test-retest reliability was moderate to excellent for all reaction time outcomes (intraclass correlation coefficients [3, k] range = .766-.925). Several statistically significant between-session mean differences were observed, but effect sizes were negligible to small (d range = 0.05-0.44).CONCLUSIONS:
The functional reaction time assessment battery displayed similar reliability to the standard computerized reaction time assessment battery and may provide important postinjury information, but more research is needed to determine clinical utility.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Tiempo de Reacción
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Pruebas Neuropsicológicas
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Sport Rehabil
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
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REABILITACAO
Año:
2021
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Article