Neuropsychological Factors Related to College Ice Hockey Concussions

作者：Pedersen Heather A; Ferraro F Richard^*; Himle Michael; Schultz Caitlin; Poolman Mark

来源：American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 2014, 29(3): 201-204.

DOI：10.1177/1533317513517036

• ice hockey
• sports
• concussion
• impact
• cognition
• head injury

We analyzed data from 74 male collegiate hockey players. Each athlete%26apos;s season began with a baseline administration of the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) neuropsychology test battery. Fourteen athletes sustained a sport-related head injury and were readministered the test to assess the impact of the injury. A significant decrease in performance (compared to baseline) on immediate and delayed word recall and designs followed the first concussion. Following a second sport-related concussion, the 4 affected athletes showed significant decrease in visual motor speed. Performance improved on 2 response speed measures (Ps %26lt; .01). More errors occurred during a visual processing/discrimination task and immediate recall of designs declined (Ps %26lt; .05). We discuss the results in light of recent work related to the impact of early-life concussions and head injury on late-life consequences, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and more immediate issues such as return-to-play decisions for athletes.

• 出版日期2014-5