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Athletic Trainers' Practice Patterns Regarding Medical Documentation.

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  • 1Neuromechanics, Interventions, and Continuing Education Research (NICER) Laboratory, Indiana State University, Terre Haute.

Journal of Athletic Training
|August 7, 2019
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Athletic trainers frequently use dual electronic and paper medical documentation systems for legal protection and patient tracking. Time constraints and high patient loads are significant barriers to high-quality documentation.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Medical documentation is a critical aspect of patient care across all healthcare professions.
  • Understanding athletic trainers' documentation practices is essential for improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess athletic trainers' self-reported behaviors regarding medical documentation.
  • To identify barriers that hinder effective medical documentation practices among athletic trainers.
  • To evaluate athletic trainers' confidence and perceptions of their documentation skills.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing a web-based survey distributed to members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
  • A 31-item questionnaire assessed demographics, documentation behaviors, barriers, and perceptions.
Keywords:
documentation barriersmedical documentation behaviorsmedical record keeping

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  • Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data, with a focus on central tendency and frequency.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of athletic trainers utilize a dual documentation system (electronic and paper).
    • Primary motivations for documentation include legal protection, legal obligation, and patient progress tracking.
    • Key barriers identified were time constraints, high patient loads, and technological/software limitations.
    • Respondents generally reported confidence in their documentation abilities.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides insights into the generalizability of previous medical documentation research within athletic training.
    • Time and patient management significantly impact the quality of medical documentation.
    • Athletic trainers perceive themselves as competent, though barriers to optimal practice persist.