Collegiate athletic trainers' knowledge of the female athlete triad and relative energy deficiency in sport
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Wissen der Athletik-Trainer im College über das "Female Athlete Triad“ und das relative Energiedefizit im Sport |
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Autor: | Kroshus, Emily; DeFreese, J. D.; Kerr, Zachary Y. |
Erschienen in: | Journal of athletic training |
Veröffentlicht: | 53 (2018), 1, S. 51-59, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Elektronische Ressource (online) Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 1062-6050, 0160-8320, 1938-162X |
DOI: | 10.4085/1062-6050-52.11.29 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201802001239 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
Context: The female athlete triad (Triad) and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) specify the consequences of energy imbalance. Athletic trainers (ATs) are positioned to identify athletes who are fueling themselves inadequately and experiencing related health and performance consequences. Objective: To assess the knowledge of collegiate ATs about the Triad and RED-S and to examine variability in related screening and referral behaviors among National Collegiate Athletic Association divisions. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Collegiate athletic training departments. Patients or Other Participants: Head ATs at National Collegiate Athletic Association member institutions (n = 285, response rate = 33%). Main Outcome Measure(s): An electronic survey was administered. The number of Triad components that were correctly identified and screening and referral behaviors related to Triad components were measured. Results: Nearly all respondents (98.61% [n = 281]) had heard of the Triad; a smaller proportion (32.98% [n = 94]) had heard of RED-S. On average, respondents correctly identified 2 components of the Triad. We observed differences by sex, with women correctly identifying more components than men (U = 12.426, P = .003). More than half (59.93% [n = 163]) indicated that athletes at their institutions were screened for eating disorders. Nearly three-quarters (70.55% [n = 115]) of respondents indicated that all female athletes at their institutions were screened annually for menstrual dysfunction. More comprehensive referral behaviors for athletes identified as experiencing menstrual dysfunction or a bone injury (eg, athlete referred to a nutritionist, dietitian, or counselor) occurred at Division I institutions than at Division II and III institutions. Conclusions: Continuing education for ATs about the Triad and RED-S may encourage a more comprehensive approach to referral and screening after a diagnosis of menstrual dysfunction or bone-stress injury. Using institutional opportunities, such as preparticipation screening, for identifying components of the Triad or RED-S and specifying protocols for referring athletes who screen positive for 1 of these components should also be explored.