ATSU at 2015 RMATA and NATA Symposium
Posted: June 9, 2015
Arika Cozzi, AT Class of 2015
NATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Rapid Fire Poster Presentation
Context: While athletic trainers (AT) are often responsible for concussion management within a secondary school, they work closely with their team physician (TP) as well as community-based physicians (non-TP) who manage the concussion outside of the school setting. A physician’s knowledge and familiarity of concussion management is important for proper communication with the AT, yet little is known about the current concussion management and referral patterns of physicians associated with secondary schools.
Cozzi AL, Welch CE, Williams RM, Weber ML, Bujold E, Valovich McLeod TC. Physicians’ Concussion Management and Referral Patterns For Adolescent Athletes Following Sport-Related Concussion. Poster presented at: National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 66th Annual Clinical Symposia; 2015 June 23-26; St. Louis, MO
Also presented at RMATA
Kristina Dunn, AT Class of 2015
RMATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Free Communications Poster Presentation
Context: The assessment of postural control in an athlete with a sport-related concussion has become a common practice among clinicians. Technological advancements are allowing postural control testing to take place almost anywhere. Mobile applications are providing a cost effective and convenient approach to measuring postural control. However, there is a need for reliability measurements to be established in order to interpret the findings of serial concussion evaluations.
Dunn KL, Bay RC, Cardenas J, Anastasi M, Valovich McLeod TC. The Reliability of the Sway Balance Application Across Age Groups. Poster presented at: Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Clinical Symposia; 2015 April 9-12; Mesa, AZ.
Melissa Kay, AT Class of 2015
NATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Rapid Fire Poster Presentation
Context: Athletic trainers (ATs) play a vital role in concussion management for student-athletes following a sport-related concussion, yet little is known about their actual involvement in the implementation of academic accommodations (AA) as part of the concussion management plan. To date, little research has been done to evaluate the process of initiating AA, along with the roles and responsibilities of each member of the concussion management team. Objective: To qualitatively investigate ATs’ perceived roles and responsibilities throughout the implementation of AA.
Citation: Kay MC, Valovich McLeod TC, Erickson CD, Sleight AJ, Welch CE. Athletic Trainers’ Perceptions of Their Role and Responsibilities Regarding Academic Accommodations as Part of the Concussion Management Process in the Secondary School Setting. Accepted for presentation at the 2015 NATA Clinical Symposium in St. Louis, MO.
Also presented at RMATA
Lisa Stobierski, AT Class of 2015
NATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Master’s Oral Award Finalist
Context: Mobile applications have improved the ability to assess balance in a cost effective and convenient manner. Serial assessments of balance require an understanding of learning effects, noted with other balance assessments. Gender differences have also been noted in other assessments.
Stobierski LM, Bay RC, Cardenas J, Anastasi M, Valovich McLeod TC. Sex differences and practice effects in balance using the Sway Balance™ application in secondary school athletes. Oral presented at: National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 66th Annual Clinical Symposia; 2015 June 23-26; St. Louis, MO.
Also presented at RMATA
Gary Cohen, AT Class of 2016
Presentation Type: Thematic Poster Presentation
Context: The purpose of the study was to investigate athletic trainers’ self-perceived satisfaction with concussion management policies and procedures in the secondary school settings and they were satisfied with their access to concussion management resources. Athletic trainers are highly satisfied with their concussion management plans. However, athletic trainers voiced their concerns regarding concussion education inside and outside the medical community. Despite athletic trainers’ satisfaction, there is a need for continual improvement of current practices.
Citation: Cohen G, Welch CE, Kay, Tierney, Valovich McLeod TC. Athletic Trainers’ Self-Perceived Satisfaction of Current Concussion Management Practices in the Secondary School Setting.
Casey Erikson, AT Class of 2016
NATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Thematic Poster Presentation
Context: Academic accommodations (AA) are often an essential component of recovery for student-athletes following a sport-related concussion. There are numerous aspects to consider when implementing AA, including an established academic management team and the implementation of a return-to-learn progression, yet little is known regarding athletic trainers’ (AT) perceptions of the current AA procedures in the secondary school setting
Erickson CD, Valovich McLeod TC, Kay MC, Sleight AJ, Welch CE. Athletic Trainers’ Perceptions of the Academic Accommodations Procedures for Student-Athletes Following A Sport-Related Concussion in the Secondary School Setting. Poster presented at: National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 66th Annual Clinical Symposia; 2015 June 23-26; St. Louis, MO
Also presented at RMATA
Alyssa Sleight, AT Class of 2016
NATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Thematic Poster Presentation
Context: The importance of implementing cognitive rest and academic accommodations as part of the concussion management process for student-athletes following a sport-related concussion in the secondary school setting has gained significant attention. While athletic trainers (AT) may be involved in the implementation of academic accommodations, little is known regarding the challenges they may encounter within the secondary school setting.
Also presented at RMATA
Sleight AJ, Valovich McLeod TC, Kay MC, Erickson CD, Welch CE. Athletic Trainers’ Perceived Challenges Toward the Implementation of Academic Accommodations for Student-Athletes Following a Sport-Related Concussion in the Secondary School Setting. Poster presented at: National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 66th Annual Clinical Symposia; 2015 June 23-26; St. Louis, MO
Also presented at RMATA
Dayna Tierney, AT Class of 2016
NATA Presentation
Presentation Type: Thematic Poster Presentation
Context: The continued focus on sport-related concussion in both the popular press and medical literature requires all individuals involved with secondary school sports to continually review and revise concussion management plans. However, while the intent is to have all schools follow state laws, district policies, and best practices, individual school demographics, including the number of athletic trainers (AT) on staff, the number of athletes, and the facility size may limit aspects of the concussion management plan. While recent surveys have identified what ATs use for concussion management, limited information is available to understand ATs’ perceived challenges regarding the implementation of these plans.
Tierney DK, Welch CE, Kay MC, Cohen GW, Valovich McLeod TC. Athletic Trainers’ Perceived Challenges Toward Concussion Management in the Secondary School Setting. Poster presented at: National Athletic Trainers’ Association. 66th Annual Clinical Symposia; 2015 June 23-26; St. Louis, MO
Also presented at RMATA