Document Type
Article
Abstract
Objective: Approximately 27,000 college marching band (MB) artists in the United States could benefit from access to healthcare services and patient-centered clinicians. The purpose of this study was to explore HCPs MB artists have access to and their perceptions of patient-centered care (PCC). Methods: We used a cross-sectional web-based survey of MB artists (n=751, age=20±8 years). MB directors from 242 colleges were emailed a survey link to forward to MB artists. Participants indicated which HCPs they could access. Those who reported no access or unsure were prompted to describe what they would do if an injury or illness occurred. Participants who had access to an AT completed the Global Perceptions of Athletic Trainer Patient-Centered Care Tool (GPATPCC; ����=0.90; 15-items [1 reverse-scored]; 4-point Likert scale [1=strongly disagree, 4=strongly agree, 0=unsure]; score=average). Participants with access to other HCPs completed the Consultation and Relational Empathy tool (CARE; ����=0.97; 10-items; 5-point Likert scale [1=poor, 5=excellent]; score=sum). Scores for the tools were standardized (z-score), and a Mann-Whitney U test determined PCC differences between those with access to ATs and those with access to other HCPs. Results: Overall, 43.4% (n=326) of MB artists had access to a HCP; 55.8% reported having no access or being unsure. Open-ended text responses were coded into 10 categories with the highest response being communication with MB leadership (33.8%). Conclusion: The MB artists with access to ATs expressed satisfaction (mean=3.05±0.67) on the GPATPCC tool. Participants who completed the CARE tool expressed they were satisfied (mean=39.59±8.78). No significant differences were identified between ATs and other HCP ratings of PCC (U=4615, z=-0.36 p=0.719). Over 2 half of MB artists reported a lack of access or a lack of familiarity with what HCPs are available. Those with access to HCPs were satisfied with the care they received. Continued efforts should be focused on improving MB artists’ access to HCPs.
Publication Date
12-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Merrill, A L.; Winkelmann, Z K.; and Uriegas, N A., "Perceived Patient-Centered Care in Marching Band Artists" (2024). Bakerman Student Research Awards. 44.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/bakerman/44
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