Key result
Only 37% of physicians report awareness of the Fourth Edition PPE Monograph, highlighting significant implementation gaps.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,480)
Yes
There is a significant implementation gap in preparticipation physical evaluations, with the medical community and athletic directors largely unaware of national screening guidelines.
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Low PPE guideline awareness signals implementation barriers; leaves open optimal dissemination strategies for preparticipation screening.
Madsen et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Preparticipation physical evaluation (n=1,480). Fourth Edition PPE Monograph was evaluated on Awareness and utilization of the Fourth Edition PPE Monograph. Only 37% of physicians and 6% of athletic directors reported awareness of the Fourth Edition PPE Monograph, highlighting a significant gap in the implementation of national screening guidelines.
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