| Las creencias de los entrenadores atléticos hacia el trabajo con atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales |
Athletic trainers' beliefs toward working with special olympics athletes.
Conatser P, Naugle K, Tillman M, Stopka C.
College of Education, Department of Health and Human Performance, Program Area of Adapted Physical Activity, University of Texas at Brownsville, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA. phillip.conatser@utb.edu
J Athl Train. 2009 May-Jun;44(3):279-85.
Abstract
CONTEXT: Certified athletic trainers (ATs) are often the first health care providers to treat injured athletes. However, few researchers have studied ATs' beliefs concerning working with Special Olympics athletes. OBJECTIVES: To examine ATs' beliefs toward working with Special Olympics athletes by using the theory of planned behavior model and to examine the influence of moderator variables. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey.SETTING: Athletic Trainers' Beliefs Toward Special Olympics Athletes survey instruments were mailed to 147 directors of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs-accredited athletic training education programs (ATEPDs) in 43 states and 120 cities. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS: One hundred twenty ATEPDs (44 women, 76 men).MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): We used stepwise multiple regression analysis to determine whether attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control predicted intention and to determine which moderator variables predicted attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Pearson product moment correlations were used to determine ATEPDs' beliefs about how competent they felt working with Special Olympics athletes and whether they were currently working with these athletes. RESULTS: We found that subjective norm, attitude toward the behavior, and perceived behavioral control predicted intention (R = 0.697, R(2) = 0.486, F(3,112) = 35.3, P < .001) and that intention predicted ATEPDs' actual behaviors (R = 0.503, R(2) = 0.253, F(1,118) = 39.995, P < .001). Moderator variables that predicted attitude toward the behavior included more years of experience working with Special Olympics athletes, completion of 1 or more courses in adapted physical activity, ATEPDs' competence, completion of 1 or more special education courses, and sex (R = 0.589, R(2) = 0.347, F(5,111) = 11.780, P < .001). Moderator variables that predicted subjective norm included more experience working with Special Olympics athletes and more Special Olympics certifications (R = 0.472, R(2) = 0.222, F(2,112) = 16.009, P < .001). Moderator variables that predicted perceived behavioral control included ATEPDs' competence, more years of experience working with Special Olympics athletes, and a higher educational degree (R = 0.642, R(2) = 0.412, F(4,113) = 19.793, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Certified athletic trainers had favorable attitudes about the behavior beliefs toward working with Special Olympics athletes; however, their subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention beliefs were unfavorable. The ATEPDs reported they did not feel competent to work with Special Olympics athletes.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2681214/pdf/attr-44-03-279.pdf
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| Condiciones médicas y ortopédicas de los atletas olímpicos especiales |
Medical and orthopaedic conditions in special olympics athletes.
Platt LS.
Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
J Athl Train. 2001 Jan-Mar;36(1):74-80.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Many Special Olympics athletes experience hypokinetic diseases and comorbid conditions that may predispose them to serious injuries during physical activity. A clear understanding of these conditions and diseases may assist health care professionals in preventing further distress and managing the injuries sustained by these athletes. Such diseases and conditions include overweight and obesity, diabetes, vision problems, seizure disorders, and Down syndrome, which is often associated with atlantoaxial instability. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, SPORT Discus, and Special Olympics information sources for the years 1990-2000 using the key terms Special Olympics, mental retardation, comorbidity, Down syndrome, hypokinetic diseases, and physical activity were searched. DATA SYNTHESIS: A basic review of hypokinetic diseases and comorbid conditions prepares health care professionals for working with people with mental retardation. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Health care volunteers at Special Olympics events treat athletes with mental retardation who may also have some of the comorbid conditions and hypokinetic diseases observed commonly in this population. Moreover, many of these conditions and diseases are typical in athletes without mental retardation. Athletic trainers should be familiar with these conditions and diseases but should review the unique conditions and prescription medications commonly found in the Special Olympics population before providing medical services for these athletes.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC155406/pdf/attr_36_01_0074.pdf
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| Equipo de atención de Kenia en los Juegos Olímpicos Especiales |
Kenyan team care at the Special Olympics--1991.
Wekesa M, Onsongo J.
Exercise and Sports Consultancy, Nairobi, Kenya.
Br J Sports Med. 1992 Sep;26(3):128-33.
Abstract
The Kenyan team that competed at the International Summer Special Olympics comprised 38 athletes (both men and women) selected from all competitors at the national championships. The team was examined and a physiological fitness test carried out. The results enabled the organizers to arrange for treatment of prevailing illnesses, and the training programme was adjusted to the athletes' level. This team was voted the best team of the month of July, having won 33 gold, three silver and two bronze medals. Sound medical care of athletes should be taken before and during competition. Such management should aim at minimizing injuries and enabling athletes to perform at their best.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1478954/pdf/brjsmed00023-0016.pdf
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