Matching the choice of injury/illness definition to study setting, purpose and design: one size does not fit all!
Key result
The choice of injury and illness definition in sports surveillance studies should be tailored to the specific study setting, purpose, and design, as no single definition fits all scenarios.
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Implication
Requires context-specific injury definitions in sports surveillance; leaves open optimal standardization for cross-study comparisons.
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Population
Sports injuries and illnesses
This article reviews the strengths and limitations of the three most commonly used definitions of injury and illness in sports epidemiology.
Limitations
- Systematic bias due to data collector interpretation
- Missing data when using direct-athlete reporting
- Non-uniform access to medical support affecting medical-attention definitions
Cite This Study
Clarsen et al. (2014) conducted a review in Sports injuries and illnesses. The choice of injury and illness definition in sports surveillance studies should be tailored to the specific study setting, purpose, and design, as no single definition fits all scenarios.