Preliminary Validation of an Abbreviated Acute Concussion Symptom Checklist Using Item Response Theory

Abstract

Symptom assessment is a critical component of concussion diagnosis and management, with item selection primarily driven by clinical judgment or expert consensus. We recently demonstrated that concussion symptoms assessed by the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) are essentially unidimensional, implying that overall symptom severity may be accurately estimated with relatively few questions. Briefer, evidence-based forms for symptom assessment would provide clinicians flexibility.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Sep 14, 2020
Source ID
10.1177/0363546520953440

Entities

People

  • Brooke E. Magnus
  • Kristin Wilmoth
  • Lindsay D Nelson
  • Michael A. Mccrea

Organizations

  • Boston College
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • National Institutes of Health
  • United States Army Medical Research and Development Command

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

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