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Determining Cognitive Performance in Athletes: A Systematic Review Focused on Methodology of Applying Cognitive Tests
Egemen Manci1,2, Fabian Herold2, Fırat Özdalyan3
1Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Izmir Democracy University, Izmir, Turkey.
Abstract:
Although in recent years, there have been many studies to determine the cognitive performance of athletes, there are significant differences in the methodological approaches of these studies. Therefore, this methodology-focused systematic review aims to analyze the application methods of cognitive test studies with athletes and to provide standard recommendations for further studies. For this purpose, three electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus) were searched using predetermined keywords. As a result of the screening, 25 studies were included in the review. The result of this systematic review focused on the methodology of applying cognitive tests and observed considerable heterogeneity in methodological procedures applied in studies investigating the cognitive performance of athletes. The findings of this review highlight the need for the development of standardized procedures for the assessment of cognitive performance in future research while offering practical recommendations for researchers and coaches working in this area.
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