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Work-Related Illness and Injury Claims Among Nationally Certified Athletic Trainers Reported to Washington and California From 2001 to 2011
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12 2016
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Source: Am J Ind Med. 59(12):1156-1168
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Alternative Title:Am J Ind Med
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Description:Background
Little is known about the work-related injury and illnesses experienced by certified athletic trainers (AT).
Methods
The incidence and characteristics of injury/illness claims filed in two workers’ compensation systems were described from 2001 to 2011. Yearly populations at risk were estimated from National Athletic Trainers’ Association membership statistics. Incidence rate ratios (IRR) were reported by job setting.
Results
Claims were predominantly for traumatic injuries and disorders (82.7%: 45.7% sprains/strains, 12.0% open wounds, 6.5% bruises) and at these body sites (back 17.2%, fingers 12.3%, and knee 9.6%) and over half were caused by body motion and overexertion (51.5%). Compared with school settings, clinic/hospital settings had modestly higher claim rates (IRR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.06–1.52) while other settings (e.g., professional or youth sport, nursing home) had lower claim rates (IRR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.44–0.70).
Conclusions
These first known estimates of work-related injuries/illnesses among a growing healthcare profession help identify occupational tasks and settings imposing injury risk for ATs.
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Pubmed ID:27779316
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5749227
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Volume:59
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Issue:12
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