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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Chiropractic Education

Background:

  • Concussion knowledge is crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • The Concussion Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT) aims to measure this knowledge.
  • Evaluating the CKAT's reliability and validity is essential for its use in chiropractic settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the CKAT.
  • To evaluate the CKAT's effectiveness in measuring concussion knowledge among chiropractic subgroups.
  • To compare two scoring strategies for the CKAT.

Main Methods:

  • Three chiropractic subgroups (students, interns, sports chiropractors) completed the CKAT.
  • Test-retest reliability was assessed using Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC).
  • Construct validity was examined by comparing scores across subgroups and with self-rankings.

Main Results:

  • The CKAT demonstrated construct validity, differentiating knowledge levels between chiropractic subgroups (p<0.0001).
  • Test-retest reliability for the revised scoring was moderate (ICC=0.68).
  • Significant differences in mean scores were observed: first-year students (36.9), interns (39.9), and sports chiropractors (41.8).

Conclusions:

  • The CKAT effectively distinguishes between chiropractic subgroups with varying concussion knowledge, supporting its construct validity.
  • However, the tool's test-retest reliability was not adequate for consistent measurement.
  • Further refinement may be needed to improve the CKAT's reliability in assessing concussion knowledge.