thematic evaluation of the included studies (n=25)
| Core Theme | Subsets | Studies* | MMAT Quality rating (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injury-related emotion | Mood (TMD, TNM) Injury anxieties and fears Emotional integrity | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21,22, 23, 24, 25 | 58.8 |
| Injury-related cognitions | Restoring the self Basic needs fulfilment Personal growth and development | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 | 58.3 |
| Injury-related behaviours | Coping Social interaction | 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 | 56.3 |
*Where studies have multiple findings spanning a number of constructs these have been replicated across the core themes (eg, qualitative papers that infer both emotion and cognition factors having an effect on sports rehabilitation outcomes).
MMAT, Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool; TMD, total mood disruption; TNM, total negative mood.