Key result
Only 11% of Oregon high schools implemented all three best practice recommendations for sports emergencies, although availability of an athletic trainer was significantly associated with better preparedness.
Why the study?
Does the presence of a certified athletic trainer improve the implementation of sports-related emergency preparedness recommendations in high schools?
Population
108 Oregon high schools (represented by athletic directors, 37% response rate)
Comparison
Availability of a certified athletic trainer (AT) vs No certified athletic trainer available
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Gaps in high school sports emergency preparedness should not yet change practice; cross-sectional data leaves open whether athletic trainers improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=108)
Does the presence of a certified athletic trainer improve the implementation of sports-related emergency preparedness recommendations in high schools?
p-value: p=0.02
Most Oregon high schools are inadequately prepared for sports-related emergencies, though the presence of an athletic trainer is associated with better implementation of emergency action plans and AED availability.
Johnson et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Sports-related emergency preparedness (n=108). Athletic trainer availability vs. No athletic trainer available was evaluated on Implementation of all 3 best practice recommendations for sports-related emergencies (p=0.02). Only 11% of Oregon high schools implemented all three best practice recommendations for sports emergencies, although availability of an athletic trainer was significantly associated with better preparedness.
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