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Collegiate Student-Athletes' Satisfaction With Athletic Trainers
Scott Unruh1, Nita Unruh, Marta Moorman
1University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearny, NE.
Journal of Athletic Training
|May 20, 2005
Summary
Female athletes and those in high-profile sports report higher satisfaction with athletic trainers. This study highlights key demographics influencing athlete perceptions of athletic training services.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Healthcare Satisfaction
Background:
- Athletic trainers are primary healthcare contacts for athletes.
- Enhancing athlete satisfaction can improve patient care delivery.
- Understanding athlete perceptions is crucial for service improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess collegiate student-athlete satisfaction with athletic trainers and services.
- To identify factors influencing satisfaction within collegiate sports settings.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 325 student-athletes across 20 NCAA Division I and II programs.
- Utilized a validated questionnaire assessing athlete perceptions of care.
- Linear regression analysis identified predictors of satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in satisfaction observed based on sport profile (high vs. low) and athlete sex.
- Female athletes in high-profile sports reported higher satisfaction than males in low-profile sports.
- Both sex and sport profile significantly predicted overall satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Female athletes and those in high-profile sports exhibit greater satisfaction with athletic trainers.
- Competitive level did not significantly impact athlete satisfaction.
- Findings provide insights into optimizing athletic training service delivery.