Are Irish Athletic Therapy Students Confident in Concussion Assessment and Management? A Cross-Sectional Study of Final Year Students’ Self-Efficacy

Anna P. Postawa, Enda F. Whyte, Siobhán O’connor

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Abstract

Concussion is one of the most challenging injuries for sports medicine clinicians. It is crucial that students develop high self-efficacy for concussion-relevant skills during professional education, as it impacts the quality of their patient care. This study aimed to explore Irish final year athletic therapy students’ self-efficacy in concussion assessment and management and the factors that impact its development. Participants’ level of self-efficacy varied, from low to high, depending on the skill assessed. Lack of practice and lecturer’s positive feedback impacted student self-efficacy the most. Educators should provide students with an opportunity to practice their skills in an environment that facilitates feedback.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)141-148
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training
Volume29
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2024

Keywords

  • clinical practice
  • feedback
  • sport-related concussion

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