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Review
. 2021 Jan;40(1):81-91.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2020.08.002.

Neuropsychological Assessment of Sport-Related Concussion

Sabrina Jennings  1 , Michael W Collins  2 , Alex M Taylor  3
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Review

Neuropsychological Assessment of Sport-Related Concussion

Sabrina Jennings et al. Clin Sports Med. 2021 Jan.

Abstract

Neuropsychological assessment is a key component in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to assessment of sport-related concussion (SRC). Currently computerized tests are the most commonly used modality of neurocognitive testing and involve both baseline and postinjury assessments. A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment should not only include neurocognitive testing but also incorporate symptom inventories, vestibular-ocular screening, and a psychological evaluation. Neuropsychological assessments are most effective when completed by a Clinical Neuropsychologist, given their specialized training in test interpretation and conceptualization of the psychological, cognitive, behavioral, physiologic, as well as neurologic principals when treating and managing SRC.

Keywords: Assessment; Cognitive; Concussion; Neuropsychological; Sports; Treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure Dr S. Jennings has nothing to disclose. Dr M.W. Collins does not currently have a conflict of interest with ImPACT but was a board member and co-owner until Dec 16, 2019.

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