Key result
Lacrosse literature review reveals high bias and predominantly focuses on US collegiate player safety.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to comprehensively classify the types, topics, and populations represented in the published lacrosse literature.
Systematic Review (n=498)
The vast majority of lacrosse research originates from the USA, focuses on collegiate athletes and player safety, and has a high risk of bias, highlighting the need for higher quality, more inclusive studies.
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Lacrosse literature is US-centric, collegiate-focused, and bias-prone; extends calls for rigorous, inclusive global studies.
Wallace et al. (2024) conducted a systematic review in Lacrosse (n=498). Lacrosse literature was evaluated on Classification of types, topics and populations represented in the published lacrosse literature. A mapping review of 498 lacrosse articles found that most research originates from the USA, focuses on collegiate athletes and player safety, and has a high risk of bias.
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