article · British Journal of Sports Medicine

Evaluating workforce needs: an investigation of healthcare professionals’ attitudes, beliefs and preparedness towards the management of Para athlete mental health at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games

Phoebe Runciman
Leslie Swartz
Marelise Badenhorst
Vincent Gouttebarge
Maaike M. Eken
H Hoven
Cheri Blauwet
Wayne Derman

20241 citationOpen accessStellenbosch University

Abstract

HCPs working at the Paralympic Games considered Para athlete mental healthcare important and reported perceived stigma, yet indicated low rates of mental health screening. Most respondents expressed the need for mental health education. Culturally sensitive training and active education strategies should be implemented to optimally manage Para athlete mental health.

Research topics

Spinal Cord Injury Research
Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Sports injuries and prevention

Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced Inequalities

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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107406

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