Psychometric issues associated with computerised neuropsychological assessment of concussed athletes.
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چکیده
Psychometric issues associated with computerised neuropsychological assessment in sports concussion are put forward. Issues critical to ensuring test reliability and sensitivity are discussed, with particular reference to how inappropriate test design can affect clinical decision making.
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OCCASIONAL PIECE Psychometric issues associated with computerised neuropsychological assessment of concussed athletes
Accepted 21 January 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T he dual roles of neuropsychological testing in sports concussion are well established. Neuropsychological assessment may aid understanding of the brain structures and processes underlying concussion and the postconcussion syndrome. Although this is a primary goal of neuropsychologists working in sport concussion, a more im...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 37 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003