scholarly journals Evidence-Based Considerations and Recommendations for Athletic Trainers Caring for Patients With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (10) ◽  
pp. 813-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth S. Wolfe ◽  
Kelly J. Madden
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Context: Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be noncompliant, impulsive, and disruptive in an athletic training or physical rehabilitation facility. Athletic trainers (ATs) are valuable and essential health care providers for active patients with ADHD. However, for a patient with ADHD to have a successful outcome in a busy athletic training environment, the AT or health care provider must tailor the treatment setting to the patient's needs. Objective: To educate and raise awareness among ATs about patients with ADHD and to provide ATs with strategies and tools that will allow them to treat patients with ADHD more effectively. Data Sources: We retrieved and reviewed articles from PubMed, PsychINFO, and Ovid without date restrictions. Search words were attention deficit hyperactivity disorder plus 1 of the following topics or search words: athletic training, athletics, coaching, sport, or sport psychology. Study Selection: Any ADHD articles that were not applicable or translatable in good faith to athletic training, physical rehabilitation, or sport and exercise were excluded. Data Extraction: Nonpharmacologic interventions were reviewed and amassed into categories from which the recommendations were created. No statistical analyses were conducted for this review. Data Synthesis: We identified 1241 articles, and 86 met the inclusion criteria. Five groups of evidence were observed: (1) goal setting and coaching, (2) reinforcements and outcomes, (3) routines and treatment timing, (4) simplified feedback and instructions, and (5) environmental control. Reliable evidence suggests that these techniques can be translated and applied within an athletic training and physical rehabilitation setting. Conclusions: Athletic trainers are a vital component in providing health care for patients with ADHD. Using goal contagion creates a structured environment and positive reinforcements that accommodate patients with ADHD. Furthermore, ATs may use the evidence-based recommendations in this review to create a treatment and physical rehabilitation program and space that are tailored to the needs of the ADHD patient to increase the chance of a successful outcome.

scholarly journals Educating Educators: Perceptions of Preceptors and Clinical Education Coordinators Regarding Training at a Division II Athletic Training Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Renae Ellen Bomar ◽  
Thalia Mulvihill
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Ncaa Division Ii ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Preceptor Training ◽  
Division Ii

Context: Clinical experiences give the student athletic trainer the opportunity to relate and apply didactic information to a real-world setting. During these experiences student athletic trainers are supervised by certified, licensed health care providers working in a variety of settings (eg, hospital, physical therapy clinic, doctor's office). It is important to note the responsibilities these health care professionals (preceptors) take on when choosing to become a preceptor. Not only are they completing their normal, job-related tasks of patient care and administrative duties, but they are also responsible for the education and evaluation of student athletic trainers. Objective: This case study takes an in-depth look at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II athletic training program's (ATP) preceptor training model and provides an example of how 1 program is developing its preceptors under the new Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) policies. It is meant to lay the foundation for further research in preceptor development by providing a description of training and development practices. This case study can be used as a guide to other ATPs and compared to other institutions to identify the best practices for preceptor development. Because the policies are new and little research has been done on preceptor development, this is the first step in creating effective evidence-based practices. Design: Ethnographic case study. Setting: One-on-one, in-person, semistructured interviews were conducted, audio recorded, and transcribed verbatim. A review of relevant (eg, training manuals) preceptor training documents was completed. Member checks were done as necessary for accuracy. Participants: One male, veteran off-campus preceptor, 1 female, novice on-campus preceptor, and the ATP clinical education coordinator participated. Participants were part of an NCAA Division II ATP located in Indiana. Results and Conclusions: The findings suggested that this program's preceptor training used various pedagogical designs and provided strong support to those involved.

Variation in Rate of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Management by Primary Care Providers

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yair Bannett ◽  
Heidi M. Feldman ◽  
Jason P. Bentley ◽  
David A. Ansel ◽  
C. Jason Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

scholarly journals Health Care Costs of Adults Treated for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Who Received Alternative Drug Therapies

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 561-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Q. Wu ◽  
Howard G. Birnbaum ◽  
Huabin F. Zhang ◽  
Jasmina I. Ivanova ◽  
Elaine Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Health Care Costs ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Alternative Drug ◽  
Care Costs

scholarly journals Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder among Children with Special Health Care Needs

2015 ◽  
Vol 166 (6) ◽  
pp. 1423-1430.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanna N. Visser ◽  
Rebecca H. Bitsko ◽  
Melissa L. Danielson ◽  
Reem M. Ghandour ◽  
Stephen J. Blumberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Special Health Care Needs ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Special Health
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