The key resource for students studying to become athletic trainers. Evidence-based practice (EBP) means that all clinical decisions are based on available research studies, and these studies are selected and assessed according to specific criteria that yield evidence of benefit. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces students and practitioners to the basics of EBP and the research design methods that are vital to its implementation. A resource for students studying athletic training and practitioners, the text is split into three basic parts: Part I provides the background information necessary to implement EBP in daily athletic training practice. Part II describes different types of research articles, how and where to locate them, and how to critically evaluate them. Part III delves into research methods and ethical research practices. The updated second edition has an expanded depth of content appropriate for master's level education and includes a new chapter discussing types of artificial intelligence and its use in the field of athletic training. Also included are new case examples that lead readers step by step through the research process, offering the chance for further comprehension and practice. Related online content includes additional case studies and links to research resources. The most beneficial resource of its kind, this text encourages students and current certified athletic trainers to ask meaningful questions, gain the knowledge they need for excelling in future practice, and rise to the top of their profession. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training will help current and future athletic trainers provide the most appropriate and effective care for their athletes and clients. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all print books.
Scot Raab, PhD, is a professor in the department of physical therapy and athletic training at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, and is the associate dean of academic affairs for their College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences. Raab earned his PhD in teaching and administration and has more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice, higher education instruction, and methodological review to contribute to EBP education. He teaches several research courses and mentors undergraduate and graduate students in research projects. Naoko Giblin, PhD, LAT, ATC, is an associate professor in the athletic training and exercise science programs at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse and is chair of the exercise and sport science department's athletic training program. Giblin earned her PhD in exercise science with an emphasis on applied biomechanics and has been a licensed athletic trainer since 2003. She has experience in providing clinical care in a variety of settings, including NCAA Division I athletics, community colleges, and high schools. Her primary research interest is biomechanical analysis of people with patellofemoral pain syndrome and other running-related injuries.
Part I. Introduction Chapter 1. Evidence-Based Practice Models Definitions of Evidence-Based Practice Five Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Levels of Evidence Purpose of Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Athletic Training Summary Chapter 2. Steps in Evidence-Based Practice Research Step 1: Create a Clinically Relevant and Searchable Question Concerning Your Patient Step 2: Conduct a Database Search to Find the Best Evidence Step 3: Critically Appraise the Articles or Evidence for Quality Step 4: Critically Synthesize the Evidence to Choose and Implement a Treatment Step 5: Assess the Outcomes by Monitoring the Patient Search Troubleshooting Tips Summary Chapter 3. Research Evaluation Reliability Validity Prevalence Independent Test Summary Chapter 4. Evidence-Based Practice in Daily Clinical Practice Your Practice Based on Evidence Your Practice Based on Your Clinical Experience Your Practice Based on Athlete Preferences and Values Clinical Practice Guidelines Practice Altruism Summary Part II. Critical Appraisal of Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 5. Appraising Diagnostic Research Measurement Types of Study Used in Diagnostic Research Methods of Appraising Diagnostic Research Summary Chapter 6. Prognostic Research Prognostic Designs Prognostic Statistics Appraisal Questions Summary Chapter 7. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Review of the Evidence Pyramid Definitions of and Differences Among Filtered Resources Strengths, Weaknesses, and Processes of Critically Appraised Topics Strengths, Weaknesses, and Processes of Systematic Reviews Strengths, Weaknesses, and Processes of Meta-Analyses How to Find Critically Appraised Topics, Systemic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses Practice EBP Searches Summary Chapter 8. Overview of Outcome Measures Types of Outcome Measures Psychometric Properties of Outcome Measures Communicating Outcomes Assessing Your Practice Adjusting Your Practice Summary Part III. Research Statistics and Design Chapter 9. Quantitative Research Types of Quantitative Data Quantitative Research Designs Descriptive Statistics Common Inferential Statistics Statistical Power Summary Chapter 10. Qualitative Studies Types of Qualitative Research Studies Gathering Data Analyzing Data Assessing Trustworthiness Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Research Studies Qualitative Research and Athletic Training Summary Chapter 11. Research Ethics Ethical Roadblocks Trustworthiness and Conflicts Violations Persist Summary Chapter 12. Harness Artificial Intelligence in Athletic Training Types of Artificial Intelligence Legality of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Artificial Intelligence Benefits to Athletic Training Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Athletic Training Summary
