RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Injury and illness definitions and data collection procedures for use in epidemiological studies in Athletics (track and field): Consensus statement
JF British Journal of Sports Medicine
JO Br J Sports Med
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine
SP 483
OP 490
DO 10.1136/bjsports-2013-093241
VO 48
IS 7
A1 Toomas Timpka
A1 Juan-Manuel Alonso
A1 Jenny Jacobsson
A1 Astrid Junge
A1 Pedro Branco
A1 Ben Clarsen
A1 Jan Kowalski
A1 Margo Mountjoy
A1 Sverker Nilsson
A1 Babette Pluim
A1 Per Renström
A1 Ola Rønsen
A1 Kathrin Steffen
A1 Pascal Edouard
YR 2014
UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/7/483.abstract
AB Background Movement towards sport safety in Athletics through the introduction of preventive strategies requires consensus on definitions and methods for reporting epidemiological data in the various populations of athletes. Objective To define health-related incidents (injuries and illnesses) that should be recorded in epidemiological studies in Athletics, and the criteria for recording their nature, cause and severity, as well as standards for data collection and analysis procedures. Methods A 1-day meeting of 14 experts from eight countries representing a range of Athletics stakeholders and sport science researchers was facilitated. Definitions of injuries and illnesses, study design and data collection for epidemiological studies in Athletics were discussed during the meeting. Two members of the group produced a draft statement after this meeting, and distributed to the group members for their input. A revision was prepared, and the procedure was repeated to finalise the consensus statement. Results Definitions of injuries and illnesses and categories for recording of their nature, cause and severity were provided. Essential baseline information was listed. Guidelines on the recording of exposure data during competition and training and the calculation of prevalence and incidences were given. Finally, methodological guidance for consistent recording and reporting on injury and illness in athletics was described. Conclusions This consensus statement provides definitions and methodological guidance for epidemiological studies in Athletics. Consistent use of the definitions and methodological guidance would lead to more reliable and comparable evidence.