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Injuries in Swedish floorball: a cost analysis
U Tranaeus1, E Heintz2,3, U Johnson4
1Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
|April 3, 2016
Summary
The cost of injuries in elite floorball is significant, with severe injuries being the most expensive. Investing in injury prevention strategies could lead to substantial cost savings for floorball.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Injury Epidemiology
- Health Economics
Background:
- While sport injury epidemiology is well-documented, the economic impact, particularly in elite floorball, remains understudied.
- Previous research has focused on injury costs in specific sports or injury types, leaving a gap in understanding the financial burden in elite floorball.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the direct and indirect costs associated with injuries sustained by elite floorball players in Sweden.
- To analyze how injury severity and type influence the overall economic impact on players.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study followed 346 elite floorball players for one year, recording all time-loss injuries.
- Injured players completed questionnaires detailing injury-related costs, which were then analyzed using unit costs to calculate mean expenses.
- Costs were stratified by injury severity (mild, moderate, severe) and type (overuse vs. traumatic).
Main Results:
- The average cost per injury ranged from 332 to 2358 Euros, increasing with injury severity.
- Mild and moderate overuse injuries were more costly than comparable traumatic injuries, but severe traumatic injuries incurred higher costs.
- Knee injuries represented the most significant financial burden among all injury types.
Conclusions:
- Floorball injuries incur substantial economic costs, highlighting the potential for significant savings through effective prevention strategies.
- The findings underscore the need for decision-makers to consider investing in preventive interventions to mitigate the financial impact of injuries in elite floorball.
