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The study aimed to identify and prioritize strategies to reduce injuries in police force recruits.

June 29, 2026Sports Medicine - OpenOpen Access

Co-Creating an Intervention to Prevent Injuries in Police Force Recruits: A Concept Mapping Study of Police Force Recruits, Police Force Staff, Health Professionals, and Research Experts

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Mixed-methods concept mapping identifies strategies to reduce injury in police recruits, highlighting feasible interventions.

The study aimed to identify and prioritize strategies to reduce injuries in police force recruits.
Mixed-methods concept mapping study
Involved 48 participants from police, health, and research fields
Participants generated and evaluated prevention strategies based on importance and feasibility.
Ninety-six unique prevention strategies identified, with 42 exceeding mean thresholds for importance and feasibility.
Eight strategy clusters were established, focusing on communication, monitoring training loads, and providing a supportive environment.
Top strategies included clear training expectations and comprehensive physical programs.

Murphy et al. (2026) studied this question.

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