Injuries and Referral Patterns During Basic Combat Training: An Examination of Data From the Certified Athletic Trainer-Forward Program
Abstract
Injuries sustained during basic combat training (BCT) result in large economic costs to the U.S. Army. The inclusion of athletic trainers (ATs) in other military branches has reduced Troop Medical Clinic (TMC) referrals. However, the inclusion of ATs during BCT has yet to be studied. The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency and nature of sick call visits during BCT and determine how the presence of an AT affects referrals to the TMC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usab156
Entities
People
- James M Mensch
- Rebecca M Hirschhorn
- Susan W Yeargin
- Thomas P Dompier
Organizations
- Auburn University
- Lebanon Valley College
- United States Department of Defense
- University of South Carolina