Criterion-related Validation of a Music-based Attention Assessment for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury

Journal

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Year

2022

Abstract

The music-based attention assessment (MAA) is a melody contour identification task that evaluates different types of attention. Previous studies have examined the psychometric and physiological validity of the MAA across various age groups in clinical and typical populations. The purpose of this study was to confirm the MAA's criterion validity in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to correlate this with standardized neuropsychological measurements. The MAA and various neurocognitive tests (i.e., the Wechsler adult intelligence scale DST, Delis-Kaplan executive functioning scale color-word interference test, and Conner's continuous performance test) were administered to 38 patients within two weeks prior to or post to the MAA administration. Significant correlations between MAA and neurocognitive batteries were found, indicating the potential of MAA as a valid measure of different types of attention deficits. An additional multiple regression analysis revealed that MAA was a significant factor in predicting attention ability.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Music Therapy; Traumatic Brain Injury

Indexed Terms

Neuropsychological Tests; Executive Function; neurorehabilitation; traumatic brain injury; Brain Injuries, Traumatic; attention assessment; criterion-related validation; melodic contour identification; neurocognitive evaluation; Wechsler Scales

Study Type

Quasi-Experimental Study; Quantitative Methods

Document Type

Article

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