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Samantha E Scarneo-Miller1, Yuri Hosokawa2, Jonathan A Drezner3
1Division of Athletic Training, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown.
Journal of Athletic Training
|June 25, 2024
Summary
Develop a comprehensive emergency action plan (EAP) for sports settings. This plan guides healthcare professionals and stakeholders in preparing for and responding to catastrophic injuries, improving patient outcomes and reducing errors.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Emergency Preparedness
- Athletic Training
Background:
- An emergency action plan (EAP) is crucial for prehospital medical emergencies.
- EAPs are designed for catastrophic injury response, not condition-specific emergencies.
- This position statement focuses on EAPs in sports settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- Provide evidence-based recommendations for developing and implementing sports EAPs.
- Establish consensus for effective emergency action planning.
- Guide athletic trainers and stakeholders in emergency preparedness.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary expert panel review.
- Comprehensive evidence review of existing EAPs.
- Modified Delphi process for consensus recommendations.
- Strength of recommendation taxonomy determination.
Main Results:
- EAPs are essential for emergency preparedness and coordinated response.
- Key components include optimizing patient outcomes and stakeholder involvement.
- Factors influencing implementation and roles/responsibilities are critical for structured response.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-informed recommendations guide emergency planning and patient management.
- Implementing EAPs for catastrophic injuries improves response and reduces errors.
- Knowledge dissemination and practical application of EAPs are vital.
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