Lessons Learned and Potential Long-Term Effects on Athletic Trainers and Clinical Practice After a Global Pandemic

Authors

Meredith Madden EdD, University of Southern MaineFollow
Meredith E. Kneaval PhD, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA
Thomas G. Bowman PhD, ATC, Department of Athletic Training, University of Lynchburg, VA

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 2022

Publication Title

J Athl Train (2022) 57 (11-12): 1111–1121.

Abstract

Context

Perceived stress and burnout are significant concerns among athletic trainers (ATs) due to growing professional demands. The global COVID-19 pandemic brought additional stressors, especially for health care providers, including the need to learn and integrate new skill sets in order to continue providing safe and effective patient care.

Recommended Citation

Madden M, Kneavel M, Bowman T. Lessons learned and long term impacts on athletic trainers and clinical practice after a global pandemic. J Athl Train. 2022; 57(11/12): 1111-1121. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0541.21.