The rapid screen of concussion: An evaluation of the non-word repetition test for use in mTBI research
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J. Kreutzer N. Zasler |
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Data(s) |
01/01/2006
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Resumo |
Primary objectives: (1) To investigate the Nonword Repetition test (NWR) as an index of sub-vocal rehearsal deficits after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI); (2) to assess the reliability, validity and sensitivity of the NWR; and (3) to compare the NWR to more sensitive tests of verbal memory. Research design: An independent groups design. Methods and procedures: Study 1 administered the NWR to 46 mTBI and 61 uninjured controls with the Rapid Screen of Concussion (RSC). Study 2 compared mTBI, orthopaedic and uninjured participants on the NWR and the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT-R). Main outcomes and results: The NWR did not improve the diagnostic accuracy of the RSC. However, it is reliable and indexes sub-vocal rehearsal speed. These findings provide evidence that although the current form of the NWR lacks sensitivity to the impact of mTBI, the development of a more sensitive test of sub-vocal rehearsal deficits following mTBI is warranted. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Taylor & Francis |
Palavras-Chave | #Sub-vocal Rehearsal #Working Memory #Mtbi #Nonword Repetition #Neurosciences #Rehabilitation #Traumatic Brain-injury #Adult Age-differences #Closed-head-injury #Working-memory #Processing-speed #Mild #Deficits #Language #Children #Recovery #C1 #380103 Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) #730104 Nervous system and disorders |
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Journal Article |