dc.contributor.author | Gallagher, D | en_NZ |
dc.contributor.author | King, D | en_NZ |
dc.contributor.author | Hume, P | en_NZ |
dc.contributor.author | Clark, T | en_NZ |
dc.contributor.author | Pearce, A | en_NZ |
dc.contributor.author | Gissane, C | en_NZ |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-04-29T02:40:58Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-04-29T02:40:58Z | |
dc.date.copyright | 2021 | en_NZ |
dc.identifier.citation | Sports, 9(12), 166. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports9120166 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2075-4663 | en_NZ |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10292/15100 | |
dc.description.abstract | Objective: To document baseline King-Devick (K-D) oculomotor function scores for male and female participants aged between 4 and 20 years old. Methods: Utilising a cross section of schools, rugby clubs and gymnastic clubs, 1936 participants (1300 male, 636 female) completed the spiral-bound K-D test for the identification of disturbed oculomotor function. Results: This study identified that overall, the baseline scores of the K-D test became faster by 1.4 (0.3 to 4.5) s per year, when compared with the previous age group in the same number of reading card groups. When comparing normative values of the original K-D validation study with the same age groups of the current cohort, participants aged 6 to 11 years recorded a faster baseline time (range 3.5 to 8.6 s), while those in the 12 to 14 years. age group recorded slower baseline times (range −3.9 to −7.9 s). Discussion: In general, there were age group differences, but not sex differences, for K-D test times in the current cohort. Analysis of single card times, across all age groups, showed changes likely due to improved reading time. Conclusion: The results support the need for individualised annual pre-injury baseline testing of the K-D test. | en_NZ |
dc.publisher | MDPI | |
dc.relation.uri | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/9/12/166 | |
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dc.subject | Oculomotor function; Internal consistency; Test–retest reliability; Individualised; Baseline testing | |
dc.title | Annual Baseline King-Devick Oculomotor Function Testing Is Needed Due to Scores Varying by Age | en_NZ |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
dc.rights.accessrights | OpenAccess | en_NZ |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/sports9120166 | en_NZ |
aut.relation.articlenumber | 166 | en_NZ |
aut.relation.issue | 12 | en_NZ |
aut.relation.volume | 9 | en_NZ |
pubs.elements-id | 446174 | |
aut.relation.journal | Sports | en_NZ |