| Publications [#339803] of Charmaine D. Royal
Essays, Articles, Chapters in Books
- Baker, C; Powell, J; Le, D; Creary, MS; Daley, L-A; McDonald, MA; Royal, CD, Implementation of the NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Screening Policy: A Survey of Athletic Staff and Student-athletes.,
Journal of the National Medical Association, vol. 110 no. 6
(December, 2018),
pp. 564-573 [doi]
(last updated on 2024/03/28)
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo describe the perspectives and experiences of athletic trainers, coaches, and student-athletes approximately three years post-implementation of the NCAA sickle cell trait (SCT) screening policy.ParticipantsTwo-hundred and eight student-athletes, 32 athletic trainers, and 43 coaches from 10 NCAA Division I (DI) institutions in North Carolina from January to June 2014.MethodsTwo online surveys were used to assess knowledge, perspectives, and experiences.ResultsAthletic staff were more supportive than student-athletes of the need for the policy. Noted challenges included variation in implementation and follow-up for SCT-positive athletes, financial costs to institutions and athletes, and timing of the screening.ConclusionsMore education about SCT is needed for student-athletes and athletic staff in order to help make the implementation more successful. All parties need to be in agreement regarding the importance of knowing which student-athletes have SCT and how that information will be utilized.
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