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ArticleBMJ open sport & exercise medicine2024

Incidence of staff injury and illness at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Emily G Larson, Ike Hasley, Eric G Post, Malia G Cali, Stephanie C Clark, April L McPherson, Kayle E Noble-Taylor, David M Robinson, Travis Anderson, Jonathan Finnoff and 1 more

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Article in BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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11 authors at 9 institutions in 2 countries.

Emily G LarsonDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Ike HasleySummit Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Woodbury, Minnesota, USA.
Eric G PostDepartment of Sports Medicine, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0268-0460
Malia G CaliDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.
Stephanie C ClarkFamily Medicine, Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine Swedish Medical Group, Seattle, Washington, USA.
April L McPhersonEmory Sports Performance and Research Center (SPARC), Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA.
Kayle E Noble-TaylorDepartment of Orthopedics, Corewell Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
David M RobinsonDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Travis AndersonDepartment of Sports Medicine, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-5292-7877
Jonathan FinnoffDepartment of Sports Medicine, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
William M AdamsDepartment of Sports Medicine, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7372-8455
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee · USEmory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital · USLoughborough University · GBMayo Clinic · USSpaulding Rehabilitation Hospital · USSteadman Philippon Research Institute · USSummit School · USSwedish Medical Center · USTrinity Health Grand Rapids · US

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Abstract

Objective: To report epidemiological data regarding injury and illness among the Team USA staff during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Methods: A retrospective review of all Team USA staff (total staff, N=1703 (62.5% female); total staff days (SD)=34 489) medical encounters during the Tokyo 2020 Games and Beijing 2022 Games was conducted. Details related to injury and illness were evaluated. Incidence with 95% CI per 1000 staff days were calculated. Results: A total of 32 illnesses (incidence [95% CI] 0.9 [0.6, 1.2]) and 23 injuries (incidence 0.7 [0.4, 0.9]) were sustained by the Team USA delegation staff members during the Tokyo 2020 Games and Beijing 2022 Games. Female staff reported more illnesses (illnesses proportion (IP) 2.9%; incidence 1.4 [0.8, 2.0]), while male staff incurred more injuries (IP 1.8%; incidence 0.9 [0.5, 1.3]). When stratified by physiological system, dermatological and infectious were the most common systems involved with illness (IP 0.5%; incidence 0.2 [0.1, 0.4]). Injuries to the upper limb were most common (IP 0.3%; incidence 0.3 [0.1, 0.5]). Conclusion: Injury and illness rates among the Team USA staff during the Tokyo 2020 Games and Beijing 2022 Games were low, but notable. Knowledge of injury and illness risks contributes to staffing decisions and prevention strategies for staff supporting athletes during competition.

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