Barriers with Documentation for Injuries at the Secondary School Setting: A Critically Appraised Topic
Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
4
Start Date
4-5-2023 12:00 PM
End Date
4-5-2023 1:30 PM
College
College of Health Sciences
Department
Athletic Training
Keywords
High school, Medical records, Athletic Trainers, Medical Professionals
Abstract
Clinical Scenario: Patient documentation of injuries is an important component to patient care. It is an athletic trainer’s professional responsibility to keep record of all patient injuries. In the secondary school setting; there are barriers faced by athletic trainers to document efficiently.
Clinical Question: What are the barriers for athletic trainers working in the secondary setting for documentation of injuries?
Summary of Key Findings: After review; three studies were found relevant to answer the clinical question and meet the inclusion criteria. Three concluded that the lack of time to document injuries was a barrier. Two studies reported the lack of resources (EMR; Internet) was a factor. One researcher concluded that the uncertainty of what to document was a factor. One researcher concluded the high patient loads and the multiple stakeholders were a barrier.
Clinical Bottom Line: The evidence showed that the lack of time; the lack of resources; the uncertainty of what to document; high patient load; and multiple stakeholders were reasons why secondary school athletic trainers do not have consistent documentation.
Strength of Recommendation: Grade B
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Debbie Bradney Dr. Patricia Aronson
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Barriers with Documentation for Injuries at the Secondary School Setting: A Critically Appraised Topic
Turner Gymnasium
Clinical Scenario: Patient documentation of injuries is an important component to patient care. It is an athletic trainer’s professional responsibility to keep record of all patient injuries. In the secondary school setting; there are barriers faced by athletic trainers to document efficiently.
Clinical Question: What are the barriers for athletic trainers working in the secondary setting for documentation of injuries?
Summary of Key Findings: After review; three studies were found relevant to answer the clinical question and meet the inclusion criteria. Three concluded that the lack of time to document injuries was a barrier. Two studies reported the lack of resources (EMR; Internet) was a factor. One researcher concluded that the uncertainty of what to document was a factor. One researcher concluded the high patient loads and the multiple stakeholders were a barrier.
Clinical Bottom Line: The evidence showed that the lack of time; the lack of resources; the uncertainty of what to document; high patient load; and multiple stakeholders were reasons why secondary school athletic trainers do not have consistent documentation.
Strength of Recommendation: Grade B