Validation of the SCAT5 and Child SCAT5 Word-List Memory Task

Shapiro, Jesse; Hearps, Stephen; Rausa, Vanessa C; Anderson, Vicki; Anderson, Nicholas; Pugh, Remy; Chau, Tracey; Clarke, Cathriona; Fabiano, Fabian; Fan, Feiven; Parkin, Georgia M.; Takagi, Michael; Babl, Franz E

doi:10.1089/neu.2020.7414

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“…A validated tool in pediatric concussion that encourages integration of the SLP early in treatment does not exist. Recent research has assessed cognitive changes with a standardized pediatric tool, 21 yet it is a sideline cognitive assessment tool and not directly addressing when to refer to SLP. We were not able to extract the data to note objective improved recovery; however, the literature demonstrates that early education regarding symptoms, and expected progression, provision of reassurance, and normalization of symptoms and compensatory strategies that target the current symptoms lead to improved outcomes 22 .…”

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Predictors of Speech Language Pathology Referral After Pediatric Concussion Using a Speech Language Checklist

Oldham,

Lent,

Peretiatko

et al. 2023

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Speech language pathologists have the training to treat pediatric concussion issues in communication; however, they have traditionally not been included in initial concussion treatment. Despite physician understanding of speech language pathologist engagement in traumatic brain injury, speech language pathologist referrals happen only after significant issues in returning to school occurred. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of physician referral to speech language pathologist using a speech language pathologist screening checklist. This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study from an academic outpatient clinic. Our study included 60 concussion patients (57% female, 67% White, age: 18.3 ± 4.0 years) who were evaluated by specialist physicians. The independent variables include age, sex, and the speech screening checklist domains (attention, memory/organization, social interactions, word finding, executive function) and their associated subcategories. The primary study outcome was referral to speech language pathologists after concussion. Twenty-six patients (43%) were referred to speech language pathologist. The speech checklist domains significantly associated with a referral to speech language pathologist were attention and memory/organization. Individuals who reported trouble with attention or memory/organization on the speech language checklist were most likely to be referred in a concussion treatment plan. The use of a speech language pathologist checklist during patient visits may expedite referrals to SLP, achieve earlier therapeutic intervention, and facilitate recovery.

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confidence: 99%

Predictors of Speech Language Pathology Referral After Pediatric Concussion Using a Speech Language Checklist

Oldham,

Lent,

Peretiatko

et al. 2023

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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“…Addressing concerns and limitations of ceiling effects, the SCAT5/Child-SCAT5 introduced a 10-item word list as an alternative to its traditional five-item word list [5,7]. Although the 10-item word list has shown to be a valid measure of memory in children with concussion [18], and studies among collegiate athletes have demonstrated that it eliminates the ceiling effect criticized on the five-word list on the SCAT5 [19], the ability for the immediate memory component to accurately differentiate between concussed and non-concussed youth was not demonstrated in this study. Further, while the delayed recall component of the SAC/SAC-C word lists demonstrated a statistically significant difference between groups, it did not meet an acceptable level of between-group discrimination on ROC curve analyses.…”

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Accuracy of Components of the SCAT5 and ChildSCAT5 to Identify Children with Concussion

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The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) is a standardized measure of concussion. In this prospective observational study, the ability of the SCAT5 and ChildSCAT5 to differentiate between children with and without a concussion was examined. Concussed children (n=91) and controls (n=106) were recruited from an emergency department in three equal-sized age bands (5–8/9–12/13–16 years). Analysis of covariance models (adjusting for participant age) were used to analyze group differences on components of the SCAT5. On the SCAT5 and ChildSCAT5, respectively, youth with concussion reported a greater number (d=1.47; d=0.52) and severity (d=1.27; d=0.72) of symptoms than controls (all p<0.001). ChildSCAT5 parent-rated number (d=0.98) and severity (d=1.04) of symptoms were greater for the concussion group (all p<0.001). Acceptable levels of between-group discrimination were identified for SCAT5 symptom number (AUC=0.86) and severity (AUC=0.84) and ChildSCAT5 parent-rated symptom number (AUC=0.76) and severity (AUC=0.78). Our findings support the utility of the SCAT5 and ChildSCAT5 to accurately distinguish between children with and without a concussion.

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“…The fifth version of the Sports Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5) combines symptom, orientation, memory, concentration and balance with clinical neurological examination for assessment of sports mTBI 68. Recent investigation into its use in non-athletes showed success in distinguishing concussed from control patients69 70 and in Wales, a recent clinical improvement project adapted the SCAT for EDs by removing the sporting reference ‘Maddock’s questions’ and signs at time of injury. The ‘ED-CAT’ project demonstrated that the SCAT system for public healthcare patients in ED is feasible 71…”

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Concussion in the UK: a contemporary narrative review

Toman

Hodgson

Riley

et al. 2022

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open

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Concussion has been receiving an increasing amount of media exposure following several high-profile professional sports controversies and multimillion-dollar lawsuits. The potential life-changing sequalae of concussion and the rare, but devasting, second impact syndrome have also gained much attention. Despite this, our knowledge of the pathological processes involved is limited and often extrapolated from research into more severe brain injuries.As there is no objective diagnostic test for concussion. Relying on history and examination only, the diagnosis of concussion has become the rate-limiting step in widening research into the disease. Clinical study protocols therefore frequently exclude the most vulnerable groups of patients such as those with existing cognitive impairment, concurrent intoxication, mental health issues or learning difficulties.This up-to-date narrative review aims to summarize our current concussion knowledge and provides an insight into promising avenues for future research.

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Validation of the SCAT5 and Child SCAT5 Word-List Memory Task

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Predictors of Speech Language Pathology Referral After Pediatric Concussion Using a Speech Language Checklist

Predictors of Speech Language Pathology Referral After Pediatric Concussion Using a Speech Language Checklist

Accuracy of Components of the SCAT5 and ChildSCAT5 to Identify Children with Concussion

Concussion in the UK: a contemporary narrative review

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