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Characterizations of a quality certified athletic trainer
Scot Raab1, Brent D Wolfe, Trenton E Gould
1Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA. sratc@bellsouth.net
Journal of Athletic Training
|April 11, 2012
Summary
Quality athletic health care requires more than just knowledge; it demands affective traits. This study identified key constructs like care, communication, and integrity as essential for certified athletic trainers (ATs).
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical aptitude in athletic health care extends beyond didactic knowledge.
- Effective athletic trainers (ATs) require a blend of clinical knowledge and crucial affective traits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a grounded theory defining the essential constructs of a quality certified athletic trainer (AT).
Main Methods:
- A Delphi study involving 13 certified athletic trainers (ATs) from diverse employment settings.
- Data collection through open-ended interviews, audio recording, transcription, and open coding.
- Trustworthiness ensured via two member checks and text condensation.
Main Results:
- Five core constructs identified: care, communication, commitment, integrity, and knowledge.
- These constructs were further grouped into two higher-order categories: affective traits and effective traits.
- Quality ATs demonstrate these traits to build positive relationships and improve patient care.
Conclusions:
- Quality athletic trainers (ATs) are characterized by their ability to care, commitment, integrity, knowledge, and communication skills.
- These attributes foster positive relationships, enabling knowledgeable interaction with patients and other professionals.
- The study highlights the need to cultivate these essential characteristics within athletic training education programs for improved healthcare delivery.
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