Writing National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statements: New Methodology for Systematic Evidence Gathering and Recommendation Building
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Athletic Training
Abstract
Position statements are used by health care organizations to summarize evidence and clearly articulate consensus on best practices. The procedures for developing position statements by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and the NATA Research and Education Foundation have been updated to enhance transparency, reduce bias, and better incorporate the available research to support clinical care recommendations. In this paper, we detail the processes of topic selection, author group formation, evidence gathering, and recommendation building, emphasizing the systematic approach and the inclusion of diverse expertise. These changes ensure that future position statements, starting from June 2024, will be more rigorously developed and serve as a reliable resource for athletic trainers, other health care providers, and important stakeholders in various settings.
First Page
475
Last Page
479
DOI
10.4085/1062-6050-0589.24
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Recommended Citation
Yeargin, Susan W.; Scarneo-Miller, Samantha E.; Radzak, Kara N.; Hosokawa, Yuri; Bazett-Jones, David M.; Welch, Cailee E.Bacon; Resnick, Portia B.; Marshall, Ashley N.; and Thomas, Stephen J., "Writing National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statements: New Methodology for Systematic Evidence Gathering and Recommendation Building" (2025). AT Faculty Publications. 298.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/at-faculty/298