Reliability and Validity of the Functional Assessment of Neurocognition in Sport: A Paradigm Shift in Postconcussion Return-to-Sport Decision-Making
The FANS overall displayed acceptable test-retest reliability comparable with traditional neurocognitive test platforms and acceptable divergent validity. The FANS reaction time and processing speed may overlap partially with computerized neurocognitive testing reaction time, and this warrants further examination in a clinical population. Although the FANS is reliable and valid for use, future research is needed to establish the utility of the FANS for return-to-sport readiness for concussion.
Authors
- Landon B. Lempke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0007-1362)
- Douglas P. Terry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1707-3225)
- Benjamin L. Brett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2849-4658)
Institutions
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- Neurological Surgery (US)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Athletic Training
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0034.25
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00