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Publication Date: 2020
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Educational Technique: Incorporating Social Determinants of Health into Athletic Training Education
Freiburger, Rhianna; Picha, Kelsey J.; Bacon, Cailee E. Welch; Valier, Alison R. Snyder
Athletic Training Education Journal, v15 n4 p321-330 Oct-Dec 2020
Context: Social determinants of health (SDH) are reportedly more important in determining a patient's health status than the actual health care services provided. Given their role and unique clinical practice environment, athletic trainers will encounter patients who are influenced by SDH. It is important to educate future generations of athletic trainers on the importance of SDH to promote positive patient outcomes. Objective: To detail a strategy for implementing concepts of SDH into athletic training education programs. Background: A purposeful educational strategy that incorporates didactic concepts and clinical practice application of SDH for athletic training students is important to produce a deeper understanding of the role these factors play in populational health. Description: Delivery methods such as presentation modules and learning activities are presented. Clinical Advantage(s): Integrating SDH through a tailored activity exposes students to the concepts of SDH and promotes observation and use in clinical practice. Awareness and recognition of how SDH support delivery of patient-centered care may promote patient and population health outcomes. Conclusion(s): The inclusion of SDH into athletic training education using lecture, observational learning, and reflective techniques can expose students to SDH in clinical practice and promote whole-person health care.
Descriptors: Athletics, Allied Health Occupations Education, Social Influences, Health, Educational Strategies, Learning Activities, Observational Learning, Reflection
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Language: English
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