A Narrative Analysis: Examining the Transition to Practice for the Full-Time Secondary School Athletic Trainer

Journal of Athletic Training
Stephanie M MazerolleStacy E Walker

Abstract

The transition to clinical practice is an important topic in athletic training because it is viewed as a stressful time that is accompanied by self-doubt. Mentorship and previous experience support the transition to practice, but little information is available on the organizational entry of the athletic trainer (AT) who is employed full time in the secondary school setting. To understand the experiences of newly credentialed ATs in full-time positions in the secondary school setting. Qualitative study. Secondary schools. Seventeen ATs (4 men, 13 women; age = 25 ± 4 years) were employed full time in the secondary school setting. On average, the full-time ATs worked 40 ± 10 hours per week. All participants completed a semistructured telephone interview with 1 researcher. Data were analyzed using a narrative analysis, and credibility was established by peer review and researcher triangulation. The narrative research paradigm guided our protocol and supported the rigor of the study. Our analyses revealed that transition to practice was organic, such that the newly credentialed AT gained awareness by engaging in the role daily. Additionally, the transition process was facilitated by previous experience in the setting, mostly from e...Continue Reading

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Nov 13, 2019·Journal of Athletic Training·Ashley B Thrasher, Stacy E Walker
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