Comparison of the number of injuries and illnesses identified when gatekeeper logic is and is not applied to question 1
No logic | Gatekeeper logic | Difference (%) | |
All problems | |||
Injuries | 3460 | 3045 | 12.0 |
Illnesses | 1857 | 1574 | 15.2 |
Substantial problems | |||
Injuries | 1245 | 1236 | 0.7 |
Illnesses | 1049 | 1024 | 2.4 |
Time loss problems* | |||
Injuries | 1295 | 1244 | 3.9 |
Illnesses | 1251 | 1171 | 6.4 |
Data are based on a convenience sample of 13 888 OSTRC-H responses from elite Norwegian athletes.
*Identified using an additional question that asked respondents how many days they were unable to train or compete due to that health problem in the past 7 days.