Key result
ECG screening in high school athletes did not increase postscreen anxiety, even among those with false-positive results (p=0.775), and increased feelings of safety during competition (p<0.01).
Why the study?
Does adding an ECG to standard history and physical examination increase anxiety or negatively impact sport participation in high school athletes?
Population
952 high school athletes (mean age 15.5 years, 49.7% girls)
Comparison
History and physical examination with an… vs Standardised history and physical examination…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
postscreen
Authors
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Supports psychological safety of ECG screening in athletes without anxiety increase; leaves open need for RCTs on participation and outcomes.
Does adding an ECG to standard history and physical examination increase anxiety or negatively impact sport participation in high school athletes?
p-value: p=0.775
Adding ECG to preparticipation screening in high school athletes does not cause excessive anxiety, even among those with false-positive results, and is associated with athletes feeling safer during competition.
Asif et al. (2014) studied Cardiovascular screening (n=952). History and physical examination with an ECG vs. Standardised history and physical examination was evaluated on Postscreen anxiety (p=0.775). ECG screening in high school athletes did not increase postscreen anxiety, even among those with false-positive results (p=0.775), and increased feelings of safety during competition (p<0.01).
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