Multidisciplinary physician survey assessing knowledge of the female athlete triad and relative energy deficiency in sport.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Short and long-term health consequences surrounding Low Energy Availability can be mitigated by recognizing the risk factors and making early diagnosis of the Female Athlete Triad (Triad) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). While awareness of the Triad among physicians and allied health professionals has been studied, there are very few studies that assess physician awareness of both the Triad and RED-S.

Methods

Our study assesses Low Energy Availability, the Triad, and RED-S knowledge with an electronic survey, educational handout, and follow up survey among physicians across multiple specialties at a single academic institution.

Results

Among 161 respondents, respective Triad and RED-S awareness among surveyed specialties was highest in Ortho

SUBMITTER: Warrick AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10169360 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature