,500 athletes participating in the World Cups, 465 (19%) completed the survey. Instrumentation The data collection instrument used was the Health and Well-being of Masters Field Hockey Athletes Survey, 9 administered via Survey Monkey. Respondents completed the survey once in the time frame of 1 month prior to
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Injuries in Masters Field Hockey Players Competing in the 2018 World Cup: Comparisons of Prevalence, Location, and Type by Age, Sex, and Field Hockey Experience
Karen Croteau, Nina B. Eduljee, Laurie Murphy, and John Rosene
Effect of Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement in College Athletes for Reducing Sports-Caused Anxiety and Improving Self-Awareness: A Critically Appraised Topic
Shivam Garg, Nancy A. Uriegas, Zachary K. Winkelmann, Morgan Adams, and Amy L. Fraley
emotions, and loss of enjoyment of the sport. 1 The stress of missing practices, treatment, or games leading to the loss of playing time or scholarships may impact well-being. 1 The stress of performing poorly could lead to conversations with coaches, decreases in playing time, and inner self-doubt. 1
Parental Perceptions of the Importance and Effectiveness of Patient-Centered Care Delivery
Sadie Rose Adado and Kenneth E. Games
ultimately risks effective healthcare delivery. 7 , 8 , 13 Patient-centered care (PCC) models encompass essential dimensions of the patient, such as goals, values, well-being, educational level, and social determinants as they relate to long-term health-related quality of life. 10 , 12 , 14 , 15 Effective
Ethical Issues in Concussion Management
Timothy Neal
Athletic health care professionals, team physicians, and athletic trainers have an ethical obligation to safeguard the short- and long-term well-being of the athlete they care for. The potential long-term negative consequences to the student-athlete’s physical, cognitive, and mental health as a result of concussions and their mismanagement is a reality. How the athletic health care professional attends to this top priority of providing optimal health care to the concussed athlete while navigating the mitigating circumstances and influences of nonmedical entities found in competitive athletics is one of the great ethical challenges of present day sports medicine. Effectively navigating the complex challenges faced by athletic health care professionals is as important as the care delivered. Understanding the ethical challenges faced by athletic health care decision makers should be a central focus in providing the optimal care the patient deserves.
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world. You can also follow our social media channels for the latest information about VNATA 2021. May NATA News Discusses Mental Health In honor of Mental Health Month, the May NATA News will focus on mental well-being of patients and athletic trainers. This issue will look at how the COVID-19
Recommendations for Implementation of Dog Therapy Intervention in the Athletic Training Facility
Rebecca Covach, Lindsey Keenan, and Emily Duckett
. Dog Therapy Benefits Therapy dogs have been commonly used in therapeutic settings for many years starting in the 1960s but have not been implemented regularly into athletic training clinical practice. With a growing concern regarding student-athletes’ well-being and mental health, animal
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Work–Life Balance of Collegiate Athletic Trainers
Nicole Jones, Kelsey M. Rynkiewicz, and Stephanie M. Singe
many elements that influence this balance, it is also derived that the state of one’s WLB has a direct impact on their quality of life (QOL), which generally encompasses an individual’s overall happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction. 9 , 12 , 13 There is a strong foundation of empirical
Clinician Impact on Athlete Recovery and Readiness in a 24-Hour Training Cycle
Dana P. Golden and Jay N. Hertel
What has been agreed upon regarding what is wellness is the following 11 : it is a conscious, self-directed process to achieve full potential; it is multidimensional and holistic—including lifestyle, mental well-being, spiritual well-being, and the environment; lastly, it is positive and affirming
The Effectiveness of a Psychoeducational Program in Increasing Mental Health Knowledge in Collegiate Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic
Alexis Peters, Julliana Tapia, and Stephanie H. Clines
Athletic Association; RIBS = Reported and Intended Behavior Scale; SOMI = State of Mind Ireland; SWEMWBS = Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale; STROBE = STrengthening the Reporting of Observational studies and Epidemiology; PEDro = Physiotherapy Evidence Database. a A randomized control trial
Readability of the Disablement in the Physically Active Scale in Pediatric Athletes: A Preliminary Investigation
Ashley N. Marshall and Kenneth C. Lam
] , and Well-Being [4 items] ), which assess disablement across multiple domains. Individual item responses are adjectival, ranging from 1 ( no problem ) to 5 ( patient is severely affected by the problem ), and a higher score indicates greater disablement. Aim 1: Athlete-Based Readability Analysis An
