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The Current State of Pediatric Sports Medicine: A Workforce Analysis

Glenn Engelman1, Chris Koutures2, Aaron Provance1

  • 1a Pediatric Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics , University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado , Aurora , CO , USA.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|February 3, 2016
PubMed

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This study surveyed pediatric sports medicine specialists to understand workforce trends. Findings reveal increasing patient volume and injury complexity, highlighting the subspecialty's evolving demands.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sports Medicine
  • Medical Workforce Analysis
  • Subspecialty Development

Background:

  • Pediatric sports medicine is a growing subspecialty lacking current workforce data.
  • Understanding the current state is crucial for specialists, employers, and stakeholders.
  • This study addresses the need for comprehensive pediatric sports medicine workforce information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey practicing pediatric sports medicine specialists.
  • To gather data on training, clinical practice, and demographics.
  • To provide insights into the current state of pediatric sports medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) using online questionnaires.
  • Included a 44-item standard questionnaire and a 24-item AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (COSMF) questionnaire.
  • Descriptive statistics and Chi square tests were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • 145 surveys returned (52.7% response rate).
  • University-based clinics were the most common employment site.
  • Board-certified specialists performed more procedures like fracture management and injections; patient volume and injury complexity increased.

Conclusions:

  • The study offers unprecedented insights into pediatric sports medicine specialist practices.
  • Data covers practice arrangements, duties, procedures, patient volume, and referral patterns.
  • Provides a foundation for understanding future trends in pediatric sports medicine.
Abstract

Keywords:
Sports medicinehealth manpowerorthopedicspediatrics

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