@article{ref1,
title="Usability and validity of a virtual reality cognitive assessment tool for pediatric traumatic brain injury",
journal="Rehabilitation psychology",
year="2022",
author="Shen, Jiabin and Koterba, Christine and Samora, Julie and Leonard, Jeffery and Li, Rui and Shi, Junxin and Yeates, Keith Owen and Xiang, Henry and Taylor, H. Gerry",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Deficits in executive functions are prevalent among children with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Assessing cognitive impairment is critical for evaluating and monitoring recovery. The present article reports a pilot study to evaluate the preliminary usability and validity of a virtual reality cognitive assessment tool (VR-CAT) specifically designed for children with TBI. RESEARCH METHOD/DESIGN: A total of 54 children, 24 with TBI and 30 with orthopedic injury, participated in a cross-sectional cohort study at a Level-1 trauma center. The VR-CAT was evaluated in terms of user experience as well as preliminary psychometric properties including test-retest reliability, face validity, concurrent validity with two standard executive function assessment tools, and utility in distinguishing the TBI and orthopedic injury groups. <br><br>RESULTS: Children in both groups reported high levels of usability (i.e., enjoyment and motivation). The VR-CAT composite and scores on tests of inhibitory control and working memory demonstrated modest test-retest reliability across two independent assessment visits, as well as acceptable face validity, modest concurrent validity, and clinical utility. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: The present study is among the first to evaluate the applicability of an immersive VR-CAT in children with TBI. The findings support high usability, adequate psychometric properties, and satisfactory clinical utility of the VR-CAT, suggesting it is a promising tool for assessing executive functions in this vulnerable population. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0090-5550",
doi="10.1037/rep0000464",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rep0000464"
}