Whitson Emily, Cordova Mitchell L, Demchak Timothy, Stemmans Catherine L, King Keith A
Hopedale Medical Complex, 222 NW Grove Street, P.O. Box 267, Hopedale, IL 61747, USA.
J Allied Health. 2006 Spring;35(1):18-29.
The perceived adequacy of professional preparation about eating disorders and disordered eating has not been evaluated in certified athletic trainers (ATCs). This study was intended to establish how ATCs perceive their professional preparation and educational background in identifying and managing eating disorders. A 42-item Web-based survey was specifically created for this study and disseminated to certified 14,477 members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), of whom 13.6% (n = 1,966) responded (mean age of respondents, 31.87 +/- 7.82 yrs). The survey consisted of an 11-question demographic section, 13 Likert-scale statements, five "check all that apply" questions, 10 yes/no questions, two "fill in the best answer" questions, and one "check one that applies" question. Statistical analysis focused on qualitative and descriptive analysis of survey items. Our results suggest that ATCs believe that they do not receive enough professional preparation or education in dealing with eating disordered athletes. Despite this finding, they also believe it is their responsibility to identify and deal with eating disordered athletes. The overall findings indicate a need and desire for continuing education about eating disorders.
尚未对认证运动训练师（ATC）在饮食失调和饮食紊乱方面的专业准备情况进行评估。本研究旨在确定ATC如何看待他们在识别和管理饮食失调方面的专业准备和教育背景。专门为本研究创建了一项包含42个项目的网络调查，并分发给了国家运动训练师协会（NATA）的14477名认证会员，其中13.6%（n = 1966）进行了回复（回复者的平均年龄为31.87 +/- 7.82岁）。该调查包括一个11个问题的人口统计学部分、13个李克特量表陈述、5个“选择所有适用项”问题、10个是/否问题、2个“填写最佳答案”问题和1个“选择一项适用项”问题。统计分析侧重于对调查项目的定性和描述性分析。我们的结果表明，ATC认为他们在处理饮食失调的运动员方面没有得到足够的专业准备或教育。尽管有这一发现，但他们也认为识别和处理饮食失调的运动员是他们的责任。总体研究结果表明，对饮食失调方面的继续教育有需求和渴望。
