Uses of Health Care System Medical Care Services by Athletes After Injury at the High School Level

Background Health care utilization can vary by age group, geographic location, and socioeconomic status (SES). A paucity of information exists regarding the availability and utilization of medical care by injured scholastic athletes. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare injuries and...

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Published in:The Journal of school health 2023-01, Vol.93 (1), p.5-13
Main Authors: Bullock, Garrett S., Mobley, John F., Brooks, John M., Rauh, Mitchel J., Gil Gilliland, R., Kissenberth, Michael J., Shanley, Ellen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Health Care
Athletes
Barriers
Childrens health
Clinical outcomes
Delivery of Health Care
emergency department
Emergency medical care
Emergency services
Geographic Location
Health care
health care access
Health Services
Health services utilization
Health status
High School Students
High Schools
Humans
Injuries
Low Income Students
Medical Services
Pediatrics
Physical therapy
Physiotherapy
Policy
Primary care
Risk factors
School districts
Schools
Secondary schools
Social Class
Socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic Status
Sports
Sports injuries
Surgery
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Summary:Background Health care utilization can vary by age group, geographic location, and socioeconomic status (SES). A paucity of information exists regarding the availability and utilization of medical care by injured scholastic athletes. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare injuries and health care service utilization by school SES over an academic year. Methods Injury and health care service data was collected from 1 large school district. Percentage of free and reduced lunch (FRPL) for each school was calculated to stratify schools into high (
ISSN:0022-4391
1746-1561
DOI:10.1111/josh.13255