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Pre-participation examination: a new form for Hawaii
A W Nichols1, B P Buxton, K W Ho
1John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA.
Hawaii Medical Journal
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Hawaii
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The existing pre-participation physical examination (PPE) form in Hawaii was found to be inadequate.
- Comprehensive PPE standards require extensive medical history and physical assessments.
- Several major sports medicine organizations recommend specific components for PPE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To modify and expand the Hawaii High School Athletic Association's PPE form.
- To align the PPE form with accepted national standards for athlete screening.
- To ensure a more thorough evaluation of student-athletes before participation.
Main Methods:
- A review of the existing PPE form's adequacy was conducted.
- Recommendations from a prior study and national sports medicine organizations were considered.
- The PPE form was significantly revised to include additional components.
Main Results:
- The revised PPE form now features an expanded medical history section.
- A maturational assessment, specifically Tanner Stage, has been incorporated.
- A comprehensive musculoskeletal examination and participation clearance are included.
Conclusions:
- The modified PPE form better meets the comprehensive screening standards for student-athletes.
- The updated form aims to improve the identification of health risks in young athletes.
- This revision supports safer athletic participation in Hawaii.