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The problem-oriented approach to sports injury evaluations
Journal of Athletic Training
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Certified athletic trainers can enhance sports injury evaluations using a problem-oriented approach. This method improves medical record-keeping and communication for better injury management.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Medical Record Systems
Background:
- The problem-oriented approach is widely adopted by healthcare providers in the US.
- Problem-oriented medical records facilitate effective communication and serve as educational tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a problem-oriented system for evaluating sports injuries.
- To detail a method for organizing sports injury medical records.
Main Methods:
- Focus on the data collection process through interviews.
- Emphasis on organizing collected information within a problem-oriented framework.
Main Results:
- The proposed system enhances the evaluation of sports injuries.
- It improves the management and record-keeping of sports injuries for athletic trainers.
Conclusions:
- A problem-oriented system is effective for sports injury evaluation and record-keeping.
- Athletic trainers can benefit from implementing this structured approach.
