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Common Spine Boarding Practices In The Athletic Setting: A Survey Of Athletic Trainers And Athletic Training Students, Jamie Lynne Field, Michael S. Weller
Common Spine Boarding Practices In The Athletic Setting: A Survey Of Athletic Trainers And Athletic Training Students, Jamie Lynne Field, Michael S. Weller
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Background: The prehospital care of spinal injuries is a debated topic amongst those in the area of emergency medicine. There is great risk for a spinal cord injury following a direct trauma.1 This risk is increased after medical professionals have come to the aid of the victim, increasing risk for further injury from 1.8%-10% in a hospital and up to 25% at the injury scene.1 Past research has shown the need for improved care and education of spinal injuries. There are many areas of dispute under the general topic of spine boarding. Methods: The researcher drafted a two part survey …
Burnout Rates In Undergraduate Athletic Training Students Compared To The Burnout Rate Of Certified Athletic Trainers: A Comparative Study, Aaron Wass, Michael S. Weller
Burnout Rates In Undergraduate Athletic Training Students Compared To The Burnout Rate Of Certified Athletic Trainers: A Comparative Study, Aaron Wass, Michael S. Weller
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Burnout was first described in 1974. Since then, the condition has been researched and studied numerous times. The healthcare field has experienced this condition at a very high rate and Athletic Training, as a profession, has been affected. Burnout has become prevalent in the healthcare field due to highly stressful situations, heavy workload, and emotionally draining work environments. The profession of Athletic Training has been significantly affected by this condition and many Athletic Trainers (AT) experience burnout over the course of a calendar year. Seemingly every AT has been affected by burnout personally, known a colleague who has struggled with …