A coincidence-anticipation timing (CAT) task is used to understanding the human visuo-motor system, which involves how motor control processes information involved in intercepting the moving object.
Objective
To update a 2011 systematic review and provide best evidence regarding which instruments are being used to measure CAT tasks.
Data Sources
Articles were identified through Web of Science and PubMed databases (search dates, 2011 to June 2017).
Study Selection
Two reviewers independently selected studies that used a CAT task.
Data Extraction
One reviewer extracted the search result into an Excel spreadsheet through the export option available. Two reviewers independently selected which articles evaluated a CAT task. The selected articles were compared and a new list was generated. The objectives and name of the CAT evaluation instrument were extracted from the selected articles.
Data Synthesis
46 studies in 136 articles were identified: 14studiesused Bassin Anticipation Timer, 18 used a custom computer program (11 different), 7 used a custom apparatus (5 different), and 7 used other commercially available CAT instruments (2 different). None ofthe instruments were specifically validated.
Conclusion
The Bassin Anticipation Timer continues to be the most used instrument; however, there are attempts to develop computer-based applications that can replace this instrument.