A systematic review of the psychometric properties of cognitive screens used in paediatric traumatic brain injury, and an empirical study validating the triangles theory of mind task in young children with emerging behavioural and social-interpersonal problems

Murphy, Treasa 2021. A systematic review of the psychometric properties of cognitive screens used in paediatric traumatic brain injury, and an empirical study validating the triangles theory of mind task in young children with emerging behavioural and social-interpersonal problems. ClinPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Structured Summary Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of disability in the paediatric population. Cognitive screening can support identification of those most at risk, requiring further assessment and intervention. Objectives: To identify cognitive screening assessments that are used within paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) populations, and appraise and synthesise their psychometric properties. Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PsycTests Study Eligibility Criteria: Empirical studies on the development, use and accuracy of cognitive screening tests for paediatric TBI, published in peer-reviewed journals, were included. Participants: The studied population was paediatric traumatic brain injury. School-aged children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years were included. Data extraction: Independent extraction of data from the final studies was conducted using pre-stipulated databases. Two independent researchers were involved in this process. Study appraisal and synthesis methods: Quality appraisal of the studies was conducted using the COSMIN quality assessment tool and risk of bias checklist (Mokkink et al., 2018). Results: Six cognitive screens were identified and assessed against the COSMIN quality criteria. The evidence varied greatly across 33 studies on psychometric properties. Limitations: The methodology of studies was inconsistent, which limited conclusions and recommendations on the selection and use of cognitive screens. 12 Conclusions: All six cognitive screens are recommended for clinical use on a provisional basis. The evidence must be considered with caution until further research is conducted. Implications of key findings: There is limited evidence for content validity, internal structure and other measurement properties, more robust research is needed following COSMIN criteria. Systematic Review Registration Number: CRD42021238163

Item Type:	Thesis (DClinPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords: Paediatric; Traumatic Brain injury; Cognition; Screening; Assessment
Funders:	N/A
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	4 October 2021
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2022 01:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/144611

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