Examining Technological Applications Used for the Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation of Concussed Individuals: A Rapid Review

The use of technological applications for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation is growing, yet tools specifically targeting cognition in concussed individuals remain underexplored. This rapid review examined technologies used for cognitive assessment and/or rehabilitation following concussion. Specific objectives were to identify (1) cognitive domains targeted, (2) participant populations recruited, (3) quality of assessment or therapeutic impact, and (4) user involvement in application design. A structured search across three databases yielded 16 articles analyzing 21 applications. Four (25%) focused primarily on cognition, while the remainder addressed multiple domains. Most applications assessed cognition, and study populations frequently included athletes and military members/veterans. Only two (12.5%) studies reported user feedback on application design. Findings suggest a need for broader requirements of concussed civilians to improve representativeness, and for future research to prioritize the development of applications targeting cognitive rehabilitation in concussed populations.