SynthesisSports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)2016
Validity of the Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT).
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Relationship Between Cognitive Functioning and Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Adults with a Traumatic Brain Injury: a Meta-Analysis.Neuropsychology review · 2022Pooled it
- Sport-Related Concussion and Mental Health Outcomes in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2018Pooled it
- A Comparative Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Concussion on a Computerized Neurocognitive Test and Self-Reported Symptoms.Journal of athletic training · 2017Pooled it
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- Comparing Postconcussion Sway Balance and Cognitive Test Performance With Preinjury Baseline Identifies a Higher Percentage of Impaired Concussed Athletes Than Comparison With Normative Values.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- Preliminary Evaluation of the Circle Sequencing Task (CST) as a Cognitive-Motor Tool for Concussion Assessment.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- A Guide to the Interpretation and Reliability of Annual Collegiate ImPACT Baselines by Sex.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2026Article
- Is it time to re-evaluate the ban on body checking in women's ice hockey as a key parameter for reducing the incidence of concussions?Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Normative Data for a Multi-Domain Concussion Assessment in the Female Community Sport of Ladies Gaelic Football.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Factors associated with concussion during combatives activities in a military training environment.Journal of sport and health science · 2025Article
- Accuracy of Reaction Time Measurement on Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metric UltraMobile.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2025Observational
- Selecting outcome measures to validate prognostic biomarkers of paediatric mild traumatic brain injury: challenges and priorities.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Clinical Utility of Ocular Assessments in Sport-Related Concussion: A Scoping Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Article
- Minimal Detectable Change for the ImPACT Subtests at Baseline.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2024Article
- Experiences of Adversity and Validity of Baseline Concussion Testing.Journal of athletic training · 2024Article
- Elevated Autoantibodies to the GluA1 Subunit of the AMPA Receptor in Blood Indicate Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Contact Sports Athletes, Irrespective of Concussion.Neurotrauma reports · 2024Article
- Minimal Detectable Change for the ImPACT Test Administered Remotely.Journal of athletic training · 2023Article
- Do Differences Exist in Impact Test Domains between Youth Athletes with and without an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury?Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Sport-related concussion and bodychecking in children and youth: Evaluation, management, and policy implications.Paediatrics & child health · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe immediate post concussion assessment and cognitive testing (ImPACT) is the most widely used concussion assessment tool. Despite its popularity, it is unclear if validation studies for the ImPACT test covered all aspects of validity to support its widespread use in research and clinical practice.
objectiveThe purpose of this report is to review literature surrounding the validity and the utility of the ImPACT test. DATA SOURCES AND APPRAISAL: A systematic review of relevant studies in PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO was carried out. Studies were evaluated using the STROBE (strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology) or the STARD (standards for reporting of diagnostic accuracy) criteria.
resultsThe literature search yielded 5968 studies. Sixty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative review. Although the convergent validity of ImPACT was supported, evidence of discriminant and predictive validity, diagnostic accuracy and responsiveness was inconclusive. The utility of the ImPACT test after acute symptom resolution was sparse. The review found many factors influenced the validity and utility of ImPACT scores.
conclusionClinicians must consider the benefit of ImPACT testing for their patients on a case-by-case scenario and must take the psychometric properties of the test into account when interpreting results.
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