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Athletic Trainers' Skills In Identifying And Managing Athletes Experiencing Psychological Distress, Marc L. Cormier, Sam Zizzi
Athletic Trainers' Skills In Identifying And Managing Athletes Experiencing Psychological Distress, Marc L. Cormier, Sam Zizzi
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Context
Athletic trainers (ATs) commonly use psychological skills during sport rehabilitation. However, little is known about their ability to accurately implement these skills. Objective
To assess ATs' skills in identifying psychological symptoms, selecting appropriate strategies, and making referral decisions for athletes experiencing various degrees of psychological distress. Design
Cross-sectional study. Setting
Participants were recruited using the National Athletic Trainers' Association professional member database. Patients or Other Participants
Of the 2998 ATs who were selected randomly, 494 (16.5%) partially completed the questionnaire and 326 (10.9%) completed the entire survey (mean age = 34.7 ± 10.8 years, mean years of experience = …