TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - The King-Devick test of rapid number naming for concussion detection: meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature
JO  - Concussion
A1  - Galetta, Kristin M.
A1  - Liu, Mengling
A1  - Leong, Danielle F.
A1  - Ventura, Rachel E.
A1  - Galetta, Steven L.
A1  - Balcer, Laura J.
SP  - e8
EP  - e8
VL  - 1
IS  - 2
N2  - BACKGROUND: Vision encompasses a large component of the brain's pathways, yet is not represented in current sideline testing. <br><br>OBJECTIVES: We performed a meta-analysis of published data for a vision-based test of rapid number naming (King-Devick [K-D] test). Studies & methods: Pooled and meta-analysis of 15 studies estimated preseason baseline K-D scores and sensitivity/specificity for identifying concussed versus nonconcussed control athletes. <br><br>RESULT: Baseline K-D (n = 1419) showed a weighted estimate of 43.8 s (95% CI: 40.2, 47.5; I2 = 0.0%; p=0.85 - indicating very little heterogeneity). Sensitivity was 86% (96/112 concussed athletes had K-D worsening; 95% CI: 78%, 92%); specificity was 90% (181/202 controls had no worsening; 95% CI: 85%, 93%). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Rapid number naming adds to sideline assessment and contributes a critical dimension of vision to sports-related concussion testing.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2056-3299
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/cnc.15.8
ID  - ref1
ER  -