A - 53 Preliminary Psychometric Examination of Concussion Catastrophizing Scale (CCS), Self Report

Abstract Objective Pain catastrophizing is a maladaptive cognitive appraisal towards pain, where exaggerated negative schemas about pain are associated with greater likelihood of pain persisting (Chaves 0.001). Internal consistency reliability for the CCS Total score was strong (coefficient alpha =0.91). Test–retest reliability over the 2 month period was moderate (r = 0.45), moderated in part due to individual variability in recovery. At T2, significant decreases were found in the Total CCS score. Conclusion(s) Our results indicate preliminary support for the CCS-Child version as a measure of concussion symptoms catastrophizing in pediatric populations. Additional evidence of reliability and validity is needed prior to clinical use.