Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association (May 2023)

Athletic Trainers Knowledge and Practices for Sudden Cardiac Death

  • Brent McClure,
  • Chyrsten Gessel,
  • Brittany Peppel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.09.01.12
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 2

Abstract

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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the leading causes of death in athletics, despite athletic trainers working as first responders for athletic events. The purpose of this study was to assess athletic trainers’ knowledge of SCD, and to analyze perceptions regarding evidence-based practice. This study aimed to answer how the NATA position statement has impacted athletic trainers practice, and to identify potential limitations in implementing best practice.