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| Language | English |
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| Pages | 270-273 |
| Journal | Injury Prevention |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 2003 |
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Immediate care of school sport injury. / Abernethy, L; MacAuley, D; McNally, Oonagh; McCann, Siobhan.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Immediate care of school sport injury
AU - Abernethy, L
AU - MacAuley, D
AU - McNally, Oonagh
AU - McCann, Siobhan
PY - 2003/9
Y1 - 2003/9
N2 - School sport is a major cause of injury in the post-primary age group. The importance of primary prevention in sport has been identified; however secondary prevention of school related sport injury has not been described in Ireland. A random sample of 450 schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was studied using a postal questionnaire. Current management of sport injury, with particular interest in the expertise and training of teachers and coaches, was explored. Replies were received from 333 (74%) schools. There was no physical education teacher with up to date first aid training in 37% schools. Immediate care in terms of mechanisms and equipment to deal with injury was available in 35%-81% of schools responding. Correct response ranged from 65%-90% to four scenarios: commonly presenting yet potentially serious management problems. This study demonstrated deficiencies in sport injury care. In addition to concern about current training, a need for basic life support training is highlighted. These findings have implications for the prevention of school sports injuries.
AB - School sport is a major cause of injury in the post-primary age group. The importance of primary prevention in sport has been identified; however secondary prevention of school related sport injury has not been described in Ireland. A random sample of 450 schools in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was studied using a postal questionnaire. Current management of sport injury, with particular interest in the expertise and training of teachers and coaches, was explored. Replies were received from 333 (74%) schools. There was no physical education teacher with up to date first aid training in 37% schools. Immediate care in terms of mechanisms and equipment to deal with injury was available in 35%-81% of schools responding. Correct response ranged from 65%-90% to four scenarios: commonly presenting yet potentially serious management problems. This study demonstrated deficiencies in sport injury care. In addition to concern about current training, a need for basic life support training is highlighted. These findings have implications for the prevention of school sports injuries.
M3 - Article
VL - 9
SP - 270
EP - 273
JO - Injury Prevention
T2 - Injury Prevention
JF - Injury Prevention
SN - 1353-8047
IS - 3
ER -