Injury and illness definitions and data collection procedures for use in epidemiological studies in Athletics (track and field): Consensus statement

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...

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Published in:	British journal of sports medicine 2014-04, Vol.48 (7), p.483-490
Main Authors:	Timpka, Toomas, Alonso, Juan-Manuel, Jacobsson, Jenny, Junge, Astrid, Branco, Pedro, Clarsen, Ben, Kowalski, Jan, Mountjoy, Margo, Nilsson, Sverker, Pluim, Babette, Renström, Per, Rønsen, Ola, Steffen, Kathrin, Edouard, Pascal
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Athletes Athletic Injuries - epidemiology Athletic Injuries - etiology Data collection Definitions Epidemiologic Methods Epidemiology Humans Life Sciences MEDICIN Medicin och hälsovetenskap MEDICINE Olympic games Recovery of Function Recurrence Sports injuries Sports medicine Sports Medicine - methods Sports training Surveillance Team sports Terminology as Topic Tournaments & championships Track & field
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	0306-3674 1473-0480 1473-0480