Athletic Trainers' Psychosocial Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Research Study.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Despite the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, athletic programs have sought ways to persevere and deliver sport programming. This process has strained the psychosocial health of all sport stakeholders but especially those entrusted with promoting the health of participants and enforcing safety protocols. Athletic trainers (ATs) have been a major influence in striving to achieve these goals by expanding their typical roles to lead in promoting the safe delivery of sport programs.

Objective

To examine the psychosocial lived experiences of ATs as they practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

Qualitative study.

Setting

National Collegiate Athletic Association Divisions I, II, and III.

Patients or other participants

A total of 27 A

SUBMITTER: DiSanti JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11215706 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature