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ArticleJournal of athletic training2018

A Narrative Analysis: Examining the Transition to Practice for the Full-Time Secondary School Athletic Trainer.

Stephanie M Mazerolle, Jessica Kirby, Stacy E Walker

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Stephanie M MazerolleDepartment of Kinesiology, Athletic Training Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
Jessica KirbyBall State University, Muncie, IN.
Stacy E WalkerBall State University, Muncie, IN.
Ball State University · USUniversity of Connecticut · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextThe transition to clinical practice is an important topic in athletic training because it is viewed as a stressful time that is accompanied by self-doubt. Mentorship and previous experience support the transition to practice, but little information is available on the organizational entry of the athletic trainer (AT) who is employed full time in the secondary school setting.

objectiveTo understand the experiences of newly credentialed ATs in full-time positions in the secondary school setting.

designQualitative study.

settingSecondary schools. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsSeventeen ATs (4 men, 13 women; age = 25 ± 4 years) were employed full time in the secondary school setting. On average, the full-time ATs worked 40 ± 10 hours per week. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: All participants completed a semistructured telephone interview with 1 researcher. Data were analyzed using a narrative analysis, and credibility was established by peer review and researcher triangulation. The narrative research paradigm guided our protocol and supported the rigor of the study.

resultsOur analyses revealed that transition to practice was organic, such that the newly credentialed AT gained awareness by engaging in the role daily. Additionally, the transition process was facilitated by previous experience in the setting, mostly from educational training. Ongoing communication with various stakeholders (athletic directors, team physicians, and peer ATs) in the setting also assisted in the process of transitioning. Finally, mentorship from previous preceptors provided support during the transition process.

conclusionsTransitioning into full-time clinical practice in the secondary school setting was informal and supported by professional relationships and past experiences. Past experiences allowed for awareness but also the development of mentoring relationships that continued beyond the clinical education experience. Communication also assisted the newly credentialed AT, as it provided feedback for legitimation by multiple stakeholders.

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MentorsSocializationSportsTeacher TrainingAdultCredentialingEmploymentFemaleHumansMalePeer ReviewPhysical Education and TrainingPreceptorshipQualitative ResearchSchoolsSurveys and Questionnairesindependent practiceorganizational entryprofessional socialization

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PMCPMC5894382
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