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ArticleJournal of athletic training2019

The Prioritized Research Agenda for the Athletic Training Profession: A Report From the Strategic Alliance Research Agenda Task Force.

Lindsey E Eberman, Stacy E Walker, Robert T Floyd, Tracey Covassin, Esther Nolton, Alison R Snyder Valier, Kelvin Phan, Leigh Weiss, Jennifer Earl-Boehm

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Article in Journal of athletic training, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 9 institutions in 1 country.

Lindsey E EbermanIndiana State University, Terre Haute.
Stacy E WalkerBall State University, Muncie, IN.
Robert T FloydUniversity of West Alabama, Livingston.
Tracey CovassinMichigan State University, East Lansing.
Esther NoltonGeorge Mason University, Manassas, VA.
Alison R Snyder ValierA.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ.
Kelvin PhanSpringfield College, MA.
Leigh WeissNew York Giants, East Rutherford, NJ.
Jennifer Earl-BoehmUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
A.T. Still University · USBall State University · USGeorge Mason University · USIndiana State University · USMichigan State University · USNFL Foundation · USSpringfield College · USUniversity of West Alabama · USUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextAthletic trainers (ATs) must be equipped with evidence to inform their clinical practice. A systematic, inclusive, and continuous process for exploring research priorities is vital to the success of ATs and, more importantly, their patients' positive outcomes.

objectiveTo identify research priorities and unify research with clinical practice to improve patient care and advance the profession.

designMixed-methods study.

settingFocus groups and a Web-based survey. PATIENTS OR OTHER

participantsA total of 87 ATs (43 men [49.4%], 44 women [50.6%]; age = 40 ± 11 years; experience = 18 ± 11 years) participated in focus groups. Of the 49 332 e-mails sent, 580 were undeliverable, 5131 ATs started the survey (access rate = 10.5%), and 4514 agreed to participate (response rate = 9.3%). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Our study consisted of 6 focus-group sessions, a content-expert review, and a Web-based survey. Themes from the focus groups were used to develop the research priorities and survey instrument. We used the 25-item validated survey to determine whether the research priorities and findings of the focus groups were generalizable. Endorsement of research priorities and recommendations was achieved when respondents indicated they agreed or strongly agreed.

resultsRespondents endorsed 5 research priorities: health care competency (n = 4438/4493, 98.8%), vitality of the profession (n = 4319/4455, 96.9%), health professions education (n = 3966/4419, 89.8%), health care economics (n = 4246/4425, 96.0%), and health information technology (n = 3893/4438, 87.7%). We also made the following recommendations: (1) develop funding initiatives that align with the agenda, (2) develop postdoctoral fellowships focused on clinical research, (3) facilitate collaborative relationships between clinicians and researchers, and (4) make research evidence more readily available and more applicable.

conclusionsUsing a systematic and inclusive process, we developed a prioritized research agenda for the athletic training profession. The agenda was endorsed by the leaders of each Strategic Alliance organization and adopted as the Athletic Training Research Agenda.

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PMCPMC6485851
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