Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT)
The ImPACT (Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) test is a computerized concussion evaluation tool for sports medicine personnel.
equipment required: ImPACT computer software
procedure: The test requires all the sports participants to undertake the test at the beginning of the season before any injuries happen, to establish a baseline performance on the test. The test takes about 25 minutes to complete, and includes measures of verbal and visual memory, processing speed, and reaction time. When a suspected concussion event occurs, the test is given again which can be compared to the baseline test.
comments: ImPACT recommends that it be administered by an ImPACT trained athletic trainer, school nurse, athletic director, team doctor or psychologist.
Related Pages
- About concussion and other concussion tests
- Other concussion tests: SCAT, King-Devick, SAC
- Full list of health tests.
- Health Tests for Athletes
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