In:
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 10, No. 6 ( 2004-10), p. 904-906
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the relation between the
subjective report of feeling foggy at one-week post concussion and acute neuropsychological outcome. The outcome variables were derived
from a computerized neuropsychological screening battery, Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT). Participants
were 110 high school students who sustained a sports-related concussion and were evaluated 5–10 days post injury ( M = 6.8 days).
Athletes were divided into two groups on the basis of self-reported fogginess. The first group reported no fogginess ( n = 91),
whereas the second group reported experiencing some degree of fogginess ( n = 19) on a 6-point scale. The athletes with persistent
fogginess experienced a large number of other post-concussion symptoms, compared to the athletes with no reported fogginess. In addition, the
athletes with persistent fogginess had significantly slower reaction times, reduced memory performance, and slower processing speed. Thus,
athletes with any degree of self-reported fogginess at one-week post injury are likely to have adverse effects from their concussions in
multiple domains. ( JINS , 2004, 10 , 904–906.)
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1355-6177
,
1469-7661
DOI:
10.1017/S1355617704106139
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2004
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2000018-2
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5,2
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