Validation of a Neurofitness Device to Assess Cognitive Measures: A Pilot Study
A neurocognitive training tool using a 7-foot-wide touchscreen light-board technology is being introduced into sports and therapy fields. In this study, we aimed at validating the Reflexion Edge against the ImPACT computer-based test and Sway Medical mobile application. Twenty-two healthy adults (age = 23.54 ± 9.81 years, 54% male) participated. In a randomized order, participants completed the Reflexion Edge (touchscreen light-board), ImPACT (laptop), and Sway (iPhone) assessments. In Spearman’s ρ analyses, Reflexion Edge tasks demonstrated significant correlations with some ImPACT and Sway reaction time/processing speed tasks, rs = ±0.62–0.64, P < 0.05; attention/memory tasks, rs = ±0.43–0.52, P < 0.05; and executive function tasks, rs = ±0.78–0.77, P < 0.05. Select Reflexion Edge tasks may serve to assess cognitive functions. Further research with a larger sample is necessary to determine the validity of the Reflexion Edge as a cognitive assessment and training tool.Background:
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Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding: Dr. Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell is an unpaid member of the Sway Medical Inc. Advisory Board. Dr. Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell is the manager of the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. This research was funded by Sway Medical Inc. and conducted in the Human Performance Laboratory at Wichita State University. All other authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.