Young Neurosurgeons and Rapid Fire Abstracts-Assessing the Predictive Value of Primary ImPACT Testing Following Head Injury

Assessing the Predictive Value of Primary ImPACT Testing Following Head Injury

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In the video, Nick Traer discusses the use of the Impact Test to assess head injuries. The test is used in healthcare, education, and sports to detect deficits that may not be captured in clinical symptoms, such as verbal memory, visual memory, processing speed, and reaction time. Traer introduces the concept of the Severity Index (SI), which is the sum of significant deviations from baseline scores. The research aims to determine if the SI can predict concussion at follow-up, symptom burden, and recovery time. Data analysis of 7,000 tests showed that higher SI scores were associated with increased rates of concussion, worse symptoms, and longer recovery time. The SI model improved upon previous models in predicting concussion outcomes. Future research includes exploring the SI in predicting outcomes for head injuries that do not meet the threshold for concussion.

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Nickolas Dreher

Keywords

Impact Test

head injuries

clinical symptoms

Severity Index

concussion outcomes