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Adequacy of a pre-participation examination form: a study of Hawaii physicians
B P Buxton1, K W Ho, A W Nichols
1Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa 96822, USA.
Insights
Physicians in Hawaii believe the current sports pre-participation examination form needs improvement. A survey indicated that the medical screening form should be modified for better adequacy in assessing athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Organized sports participation requires medical clearance.
- Current pre-participation examination (PPE) forms aim to identify health risks.
- The adequacy of existing PPE forms is crucial for athlete safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Hawaii's current PPE form.
- To identify areas for improvement in the sports medical screening process.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 148 physicians performing PPEs in Hawaii.
- Data collected on physician perceptions of the existing PPE form.
Main Results:
- Physicians' responses indirectly indicated agreement on the need for form modification.
- Statistical analysis showed a significant trend towards improving the PPE form (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- The current PPE form in Hawaii may not be fully adequate.
- Modifications to the PPE form are recommended to enhance its utility in sports participation clearance.
Abstract:
Many states currently require a medical screening prior to participation in organized sports. The purpose of this study was to examine the adequacy of the existing pre-participation examination form in Hawaii. One hundred forty-eight physicians who perform school health/pre-participation physical examinations were surveyed. The results indirectly suggest that these physicians agreed that the form should be modified and improved (p, .001).