Skip to content
footballingworld

footballingworld

Make the Rules

Primary Menu
  • Sport Equipment
  • Sport Exercise
  • Sport Center
  • News Sport
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • About Us
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Sitemap
  • Home
  • Equitable care path reduces disparity in sport-related concussions
  • Sport Center

Equitable care path reduces disparity in sport-related concussions

By Jaime E. Love 2 weeks ago
football helmet
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain

While previous work indicates Black patients of sports-related concussions suffer worse outcomes and receive lesser-quality care, a new study involving The University of Alabama shows racial disparity is greatly reduced with equitable resources and established care paths.

Athletic trainers were also shown to be integral to the care pathway and may help to reduce disparities in treatment of sport-related concussions, or SRC, according to the study “Health Care Navigation of Black and White Adolescents After Sport-Related Concussion: A Path Towards Achieving Health Equity.” The study appears in the April issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, the scientific publication of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

“We demonstrated that within an established SRC referral network and multidisciplinary clinic, there were no observed racial disparities in how athletes were initially managed or ultimately presented to the SRC clinic, despite racial differences in school type and insurance coverage,” said Dr. Jessica Wallace, first author of the study and UA assistant professor in the department of health science and the athletic training program. “The (athletic trainer) remains a cornerstone of that care and can be a resource to help athletes and families navigate medical spaces, though previous researchers have demonstrated disparities in access to (athletic trainers).”

Related Posts:

  • $1 million grant will open community health center at Randolph High

“Ensuring equal access of care for sports-related injuries and illnesses is certainly an integral part of our best practices,” said Dr. Kathy Dieringer, NATA President. “This study provides a clear roadmap to equitable care and demonstrates that a multi-disciplinary network including athletic trainers and Emergency Department physicians can expedite care and recovery.”

For the study, 582 middle and high school athletes, who were 83% white and 17% Black, participated in the retrospective cohort study. The adolescents were diagnosed with SRC and evaluated within three months at an SRC clinic between Nov. 1, 2017 and Oct. 1, 2020. The research was completed using data from the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center registry, a joint venture between the Vanderbilt University Sports Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurosurgery and Orthopedics departments.

Vanderbilt provides athletic training outreach services to 26 high schools in the Nashville, Tennessee area, and its concussion center providers also have established relationships with athletic trainers at high schools. Referrals flow into the concussion center from the emergency departments, athletic trainers and community providers.

Key findings include:

  • Being within the sport-related concussion clinic referral network at the time of injury appears to mitigate the effect of socioeconomic differences, promote health equity and optimize continuity of care between Black and white athletes.
  • Nearly two-thirds of Black and white athletes sought sport-related concussion care initially at the concussion clinic compared with the emergency department or other medical clinics.
  • The presence of an athletic trainer is integral to the care pathway and may help to reduce disparities: 40% and 30% of Black and white athletes, respectively, were released to the athletic trainer to carry out return-to-play protocols as a final sequence of care.

“Our objective was to determine whether racial differences exist in the care pathway from injury to the sport-related concussion clinic within adolescent athletes,” said lead author Dr. Aaron Yengo-Kahn of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “Sport-related concussions are a public health concern, particularly among pediatric and adolescent populations, where one in five athletes has reported sustaining a concussion in their lifetime. Diversity among these athletes matters, seeking care for sport-related concussions are not consistent across demographics, can stem from health inequities, and can lead to further disparities.”

In their study, the researchers note previous literature across medical fields and diagnoses indicates that even after accounting for factors such as insurance, severity of disease, income status and educational levels, Black patients suffered worse outcomes and receive lesser-quality care compared with their white counterparts. Based on prior studies suggesting the existence of racial differences pertaining to SRC, they hypothesized that differences would exist in initial management and access to care, but the study showed otherwise.

“SRC center assimilation and affiliation with school systems may be helpful in improving access and providing equitable care across diverse patient demographics,” Wallace said. “Results from this study provide a health-equity–focused example of a health care network model that can reduce disparities and facilitate the continuity of care for patients with SRC.”


Study finds racial disparities in concussion symptom knowledge among college athletes


More information:
Jessica Wallace et al, Health Care Navigation of Black and White Adolescents After Sport-Related Concussion: A Path Toward Health Equity, Journal of Athletic Training (2021). DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0330.21

Provided by
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa


Citation:
Equitable care path reduces disparity in sport-related concussions (2022, April 25)
retrieved 6 May 2022
from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-04-equitable-path-disparity-sport-related-concussions.html

This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no
part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.

Tags: ""Sports"" Crop Top, After School Sports Santa Clarita, Bryn Maur Sports Drinks, Cbs V Cbs Sports, Fighting Sports Are Boring, Gm Sports San Jose California, Graphic Sports Job, Heavenly Sports Rental Seasonal, Kids Sports Prescription Sunglasses, Mini Sports Collection 3ds, Mio Michigan Outdoor Sports, Nbc Sports App Contact, Nbc Sports Executives Bios, Nbc Sports Group Interview, Nbc Sports Philly Kate Smith, News Sentinel Fort Wayne Sports, Northampton Girls Sports, Prolinks Sports The Woodlands, Robbers Sports Logo, Robert Blum Sports, Scott Boras Sports Illustrated, Seinfeld You Gotta Love Sports, Site:Cnusports.Com Cnu Sports, Small Business Journal Sports, Snow Hill High School Sports, Souness Pogba Sky Sports, Sports Bar Beaumont Ca, Sports Bar Near Sfo Airport, Sports Club Logo Ideas, Sports Direct Canterbury Opening Times, Sports Highlights Show, Sports Jackets Guide, Sports Jackets Manufacturers, Sports Lawyer, Sports Logos Inspiration, Sports Marketing Intern Indianapolis, Sports Massage Therapist Warwick Ri, Sports Netowrking Events Seattle, Sports Sheets Under Bed, Sports Store Tukwila, Sports Teams Psyches, The Wave At Sports Events, Udel Sports Management Internships, Umass Sports Physio, Unh, Utah High School Sports Facebook, Want To Open Sports Bar, Watch Verizon Fios Anywhere Sports, What Is Spectator Sports Accounting, Why I Dont Like Sports, Wild Animal Sports Day Unlisted

Continue Reading

Previous 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Is the RWD, Manual Turbo You’ve Dreamt Of
Next 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic brings manual, RWD to Turbo S
May 2022
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  
« Apr    

Categories

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • general
  • News Sport
  • Sport Center
  • Sport Equipment
  • Sport Exercise

Archives

  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • March 2020
  • November 2018
  • December 2016

Recent Posts

  • SUNDAY MAJORS: ‘mdf92’ Takes Home PokerStars Sunday Million Title
  • Gainesville city workers formed outdoor workout group during pandemic to get daily exercise
  • Lynchburg Sports Locker opens up to give equipment to children in need | Local News
  • First OHSAA girls wrestling state tournament to be held at Schottenstein Center
  • Pep showing interest in prolific Augsburg youngster Dzenan Pejcinovic

Tags

17 D1 St Johns Sports 2018 Pontiac Sports Cars Acady Sports Knoxville Tn Arizona High School Scholastic Sports Body Tests For Sports Brazzers Sports Bra Blonde Burlingame Rec Center Bis Sports Champagne Sports Resort Winterton Christina Crockett Vice Sports Cloverdale Physiotherapy And Sports Clinic Clubhouse Sports Bar And Grill Diane Richardson Northway Sports Mn Equine Sports Management Espn Classic Sports Expert Sports Free Picks F150 Outdoor Sports Fillmore Youth Sports Ford'S Real Hottest Sports Car Fort Dodge Rogers Sports Complex Four Points By Kc Sports Hamilton Southeastern Schools Sports Avaolbe High School Sports Standings Jd Sports Mens Trainers Sale Karin Sultan Sports Gta 5 Keeping Up With Sports Live Sports Only Streaming Services Manhattanville College Sports Division Michael Irvin Sports Illustrated Midco Sioux Falls Sports Channel Most Unbiased Sports Colum Motor Sports Channels In Us Nos Center Sports Center One World Sports Rcn Pays Big Sports Betting Percentageof Sports Injuries Performance Sports Group Products Pickle Juice Sport Academy Sports Playing Sports Best When Angry Public Water Sports In Austin Samsung Galaxy S4 Sports Cases Sexiest Sports Presenters Tech Sports Subarus Tianjin Sports Arena Capacity Trx Suspension Trainer Sports Academy Uk Sports Betting Sites Data

Visit Now

white house

BL

LP

TL

Intellifluence Trusted Blogger

xtremefreegames.com

footballingworld.com © All rights reserved. | Magazine 7 by AF themes.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT