Publications by authors named "Blauwet C"

Background: Limited guidance exists for conducting research on health disparities within the field of sport and exercise medicine (SEM). This review aimed to identify and summarise existing best practices for conducting equitable, diverse and inclusive research within SEM.

Methods: A narrative review with evidence synthesis was conducted using electronic databases, reference lists, manual searches and relevant publications from other organisations.

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  • Para athletes face unique health challenges and often struggle to access proper healthcare services, making the Periodic Health Evaluation (PHE) an important tool for monitoring their health and performance.
  • A panel of 15 international experts collaborated to create guidelines focused on comprehensive health assessments for Para athletes, addressing various categories of impairment, including intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological, and vision.
  • The PHE not only helps identify and address health issues specific to Para athletes but also serves as a platform for education on preventive strategies, ultimately aiming to enhance their overall health and athletic performance.
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  • Mass participation events encompass endurance competitions, like marathons and triathlons, as well as competitive sports tournaments such as baseball and soccer.
  • Effective event management involves thorough planning for medical administration and participant care to ensure safety for large groups.
  • Medical management must address various factors, including potential injuries, environmental changes, and the diverse skill levels and ages of participants, while excluding care for spectators.
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Objective: To describe the epidemiology of injuries and illnesses sustained during the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, organised in a closed-loop environment to adhere with COVID-19 restrictions.

Methods: Injuries and illnesses from all teams were recorded on a daily basis by team medical staff on a web-based form and by local organising committee medical (polyclinic) facilities and venue medical support. Duplicates recorded on both systems were removed.

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This study examines the challenges and accommodations for medical residents with disabilities within physical medicine and rehabilitation training programs. Medical residency presents unique stressors and responsibilities, with the potential for added complexities for residents with disabilities. Few data exist regarding the prevalence and experiences of people with disabilities as medical trainees and the limited studies available highlight an underrepresentation of individuals with disability in medical training and practice.

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Objectives: To examine healthcare professionals (HCPs) attitudes, beliefs and preparedness towards the management of Para athlete mental health during the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted. National Paralympic Committee's HCPs (n=857) working at the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games were invited to respond to an anonymous online survey regarding the management of Para athlete mental health in their team.

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Objective: Health disparities are widely prevalent; however, little has been done to examine and address their causes and effects in sports and exercise medicine (SEM). We aimed to summarise the focus areas and methodology used for existing North American health disparity research in SEM and to identify gaps in the evidence base.

Design: Scoping review.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are continuing to have increased importance in medical training, including rehabilitation medicine. Although resident-led curricula have been integrated into medical education in other training programs, to our knowledge, this the first report focusing on integrating these topics into resident education for a physical medicine and rehabilitation program. We created a didactic curriculum for our rehabilitation residents that included: quarterly lectures on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics followed by small group discussions.

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  • - The 6th International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport, held in Amsterdam in 2022, focused on updated evidence and recommendations for managing sport-related concussions (SRC) in children and adolescents, emphasizing prevention strategies like mouthguard use and policy changes in sports.
  • - The conference highlighted the importance of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tools (SCAT) for diagnosing concussions within the first 72 hours, and the development of comprehensive evaluation tools for longer-term assessments, known as SCOAT6 for different age groups.
  • - Recommendations include early light physical activity instead of strict rest for recovery, targeted rehabilitation for persistent symptoms, and the recognition of varying impacts of SRC across diverse populations, while pointing out the limited utility of
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression and cancers, are on the rise worldwide and are often associated with a lack of physical activity (PA). Globally, the levels of PA among individuals are below WHO recommendations. A lack of PA can increase morbidity and mortality, worsen the quality of life and increase the economic burden on individuals and society.

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In 2019, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) published a consensus statement outlining the principles for recording and reporting injury and illness in elite sport. The authors encouraged sport federations to adapt the framework to their sport-specific context. Since this publication, several sports have published extensions to the IOC consensus statement.

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  • The 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport took place in Amsterdam from October 27-30, 2022, leading to a new consensus statement and updates on concussion protocols.
  • In preparation, author groups conducted extensive systematic reviews over 3½ years on key concussion-related topics, informing the conference discussions and outcomes.
  • The conference introduced revised tools like CRT6 and SCAT6, emphasized the importance of the para athlete's perspective, and highlighted gaps in research concerning concussion prevention and long-term effects.
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The purpose of this paper is to summarise the consensus methodology that was used to inform the International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (Amsterdam 2022). Building on a Delphi process to inform the questions and outcomes from the 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, the Scientific Committee identified key questions, the answers to which would help encapsulate the current science in sport-related concussion and help guide clinical practice. Over 3½ years, delayed by 2 years due to the pandemic, author groups conducted systematic reviews on each selected topic.

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