Is Simple Reaction Time a Good Sideline Test for Diagnosing Concussions?

Authors

David Lick, Beaumont Health
Ravi Khemraj, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2021

Publication Title

Evidence-Based Practice

Abstract

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER

No. Although simple reaction time using the drop-stick test and computerized reaction time are both prolonged compared with baseline in athletes diagnosed with concussions, the sensitivity and specificity of these tests alone are not sufficient to diagnose or exclude concussions (SOR: B, prospective cohort study and prospective observational studies).

Volume

24

Issue

12

First Page

16

Last Page

17

Recommended Citation

Lick D, Khemraj R. Is simple reaction time a good sideline test for diagnosing concussions?, Evidence-Based Practice. 2021 Dec;24(12):16-17 doi: 10.1097/EBP.0000000000001337

DOI

10.1097/EBP.0000000000001337