@article{ref1,
title="Efficacy of a repeat testing protocol for cognitive fatigue assessment: a preliminary study in postconcussive syndrome participants",
journal="Concussion",
year="2017",
author="Rau, Thomas F. and Patel, Sarjubhai A. and Guzik, Erik E. and Sorich, Edmond and Pearce, Alan J.",
volume="2",
number="4",
pages="CNC44-CNC44",
abstract="AIM: A small but notable number of individuals who suffer a concussion report ongoing cognitive difficulties. This preliminary study investigated the efficacy of repetitive test application to discern cognitive impairment in those with ongoing symptoms. <br><br>METHODS: Participants (n = 17) with continuing self-reported symptoms following a concussion (∼9 months postinjury) were compared with 17 age group matched controls for working memory and word-list learning. <br><br>RESULTS: Both groups performed similarly after the first trial for both assessments. However, in subsequent trials, the postconcussion group performed significantly worse than controls. <br><br>DISCUSSION: While further studies to understand the mechanisms are warranted, data from this preliminary study suggest that a repetitive test application may be useful to discern cognitive fatigue in individuals who report ongoing concerns following a concussion.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2056-3299",
doi="10.2217/cnc-2017-0002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2017-0002"
}