Introduction
To evaluate adolescent athletes for cardiovascular (CV) abnormalities before engaging
in competitive sports, the American Heart Association guidelines recommend preparticipation
screening. The initiative aimed to implement a standardized protocol to increase the
identification of CV abnormalities during athletic physical examinations.
Method
A rapid-cycle model with four Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles was implemented in two urgent
care clinics. Providers used a CV-specific screening checklist; parents were engaged
in a discussion about the importance of this screening, and team engagement activities
were used. Outcomes were measured with chart audits and surveys.
Results
Because of the intervention, 62% of athletes were screened, with 29% identified as
having a CV risk. The satisfaction of the patients and the team increased by 3% and
62.5%, respectively.
Discussion
Despite competing foci in the clinics, athletes were properly screened using a standardized
checklist, which is easily sustainable and can be duplicated in other settings.
KEY WORDS
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Biography
Khara' A. Jefferson, Family Nurse Practitioner, Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, KY
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Publication history
Published online: December 24, 2020
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Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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