Reliability and Validity of Application Based Measurement of Reaction Time
Corresponding Author(s) : Pankhuri Vairagade
pankhurivairagade02@gmail.com
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): 2021 Volume - 9 Issue - 2
Abstract
Background:Reaction time is an important indicator of neuromuscular status in any age group. Drop ruler test (DRT) is a commonly used measure to estimate reaction time, it has certain limitations. To overcome this, a simple, portable and convenient App based measurement of reaction time is validated and reliability is checked.
Method:The study was conducted on 93 individuals between the age group of 19-25 years. For concurrent validity reaction time was measured using Drop Ruler Test by examiner A. Reaction time was measured using Reaction time Application by examiner A and examiner B.
Results:Reaction time Application correlated strongly with Drop Ruler Test r=0.790 (p<0.001)
Conclusion:Application based measurement of Reaction time is a valid measure and showed acceptable test-retest reliability and therefore can be used clinically as an assessment tool.
Keywords
Drop Ruler Test
Reaction time Application
Reaction time
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Pankhuri Vairagade, Hitav Someshwar, Geeta Bhatt. Reliability and Validity of Application Based Measurement of Reaction Time. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 19 [cited 2026 Apr. 23];9(2):279-82. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1006
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References
[1] Crabtree DA, Antrim LR. Guidelines for measuring reaction time. Percept Mot Skills. 1988;66:363-370.
[2] Anupama Batra, Sangeeta Vyas, Jitendra Gupta, Kapil Gupta. A comparative study
[3] between young and elderly Indian males on Audio-Visual Reaction Time. Indian Journalof Science Research and Technology. 2014;2(1):25-29.
[4] Salthouse TA, Somberg BL. Isolating the age deficit in speeded performance. J Gerontol. 1982; 37:59-63.
[5] Baird BJ, Tombaugh TN, Francis M. The effects of practice on speed of information processing using the adjusting-paced serial addition test (adjusting-PSAT) and the computerized tests of information processing (CTIP). ApplNeuropsychol. 2007;14:88-100.
[6] OvaisKarnianWadoo, Sheikh Imran Syeed. Comparative study of Simple and Choice
[7] Visual Reaction Time in Young Adults. International Journal of Research and Review June 2019 6(6): 337-340.
[8] Gianluca Del Rossi, Alfonso Malaguti, Samanta Del Rossi. Practice Effects Associated with Repeated Assessment of a Clinical Test of Reaction Time. Journal of athletic training. 2014;49(3):356–359
[9] Warden DL, Bleiberg J, Cameron KL, et al. Persistent prolongation of simple reaction time in sports concussion. Neurology. 2001;57(3): 524–526.
[10] James T, Richardson, Monica J. Reliability and criterion validity of a novel clinical test of simple and complex reaction time in athletes. Perceptual motor skills. 2015; 120(3):841-859
[11] Eckner JT, Whitacre RD, Kirsch N, Richardson JK. Evaluating a clinical measure of reaction time: an observational study. Percept Mot Skills. 2009;108(3):717–720.
[12] Eckner JT, Kutcher JS, Richardson JK. Pilot evaluation of a novel clinical test of reaction time in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football players. J Athl Train. 2010;45(4): 327–332.
[13] Eckner JT, Kutcher JS, Richardson JK. Effect of concussion on clinically measured reaction time in 9 NCAA Division I collegiate athletes: a preliminary study. PM R 2011;3(3):212–218.
[14] Daniel B, Susan L, Joshua H. Characterizing information processing with a mobile device- Measurement of Simple and Choice Reaction Time. SAGE Journal. October 2017;24(7):885-895.
[15] Eckner JT, Kutcher JS, Richardson JK. Between-seasons test-retest reliability of clinically measured reaction time in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes. J Athl Train. 2011;46(4): 409–414.
[2] Anupama Batra, Sangeeta Vyas, Jitendra Gupta, Kapil Gupta. A comparative study
[3] between young and elderly Indian males on Audio-Visual Reaction Time. Indian Journalof Science Research and Technology. 2014;2(1):25-29.
[4] Salthouse TA, Somberg BL. Isolating the age deficit in speeded performance. J Gerontol. 1982; 37:59-63.
[5] Baird BJ, Tombaugh TN, Francis M. The effects of practice on speed of information processing using the adjusting-paced serial addition test (adjusting-PSAT) and the computerized tests of information processing (CTIP). ApplNeuropsychol. 2007;14:88-100.
[6] OvaisKarnianWadoo, Sheikh Imran Syeed. Comparative study of Simple and Choice
[7] Visual Reaction Time in Young Adults. International Journal of Research and Review June 2019 6(6): 337-340.
[8] Gianluca Del Rossi, Alfonso Malaguti, Samanta Del Rossi. Practice Effects Associated with Repeated Assessment of a Clinical Test of Reaction Time. Journal of athletic training. 2014;49(3):356–359
[9] Warden DL, Bleiberg J, Cameron KL, et al. Persistent prolongation of simple reaction time in sports concussion. Neurology. 2001;57(3): 524–526.
[10] James T, Richardson, Monica J. Reliability and criterion validity of a novel clinical test of simple and complex reaction time in athletes. Perceptual motor skills. 2015; 120(3):841-859
[11] Eckner JT, Whitacre RD, Kirsch N, Richardson JK. Evaluating a clinical measure of reaction time: an observational study. Percept Mot Skills. 2009;108(3):717–720.
[12] Eckner JT, Kutcher JS, Richardson JK. Pilot evaluation of a novel clinical test of reaction time in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I football players. J Athl Train. 2010;45(4): 327–332.
[13] Eckner JT, Kutcher JS, Richardson JK. Effect of concussion on clinically measured reaction time in 9 NCAA Division I collegiate athletes: a preliminary study. PM R 2011;3(3):212–218.
[14] Daniel B, Susan L, Joshua H. Characterizing information processing with a mobile device- Measurement of Simple and Choice Reaction Time. SAGE Journal. October 2017;24(7):885-895.
[15] Eckner JT, Kutcher JS, Richardson JK. Between-seasons test-retest reliability of clinically measured reaction time in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes. J Athl Train. 2011;46(4): 409–414.