Cervical Spine Injury Policy Adoption: Describing High Schools' Readiness Using the Precaution Adoption Process Model.

Courtney M MeyerErik E SwartzJohna K Register-MihalikSusan W YearginSamantha E Scarneo-Miller

Published in: Journal of athletic training (2023)

Immediate care and emergency tool policy components had the highest rates of adoption. Higher rates of adoption in this project were associated with coordination of CSI policies with local EMS. ATs also report challenges in coordinating with EMS. Interventions to improve collaboration, training, and interprofessional respect between ATs and EMS personnel may improve policy adoption.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
electronic health record
emergency medical
mental health
quality improvement
palliative care
emergency department
patient safety
pain management
chronic pain