392 Maximising the relevance and dissemination of the IOC medical consensus statements: a knowledge management perspective. (3rd March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fortington, Lauren; Morgan, Ashlee; Sibson, Ruth; Badenhorst, Marelise; Emery, Carolyn; Derman, Wayne; Pasanen, Kati; Verhagen, Evert; Schwellnus, Martin; Finch, Caroline
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 54(2020)Supplement 1
• Page Start: A159
• Page End: A159
• Publication Date: 2020-03-03
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-IOCAbstracts.392
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Background: There have been 27 consensus statements published under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical and Scientific Commission with a goal of contributing to the mission of injury prevention and protection of athlete health. The success of these statements in achieving this goal has not been evaluated. Knowledge management (KM) considers the identification, acquisition, creation and storage, transfer and application knowledge. The KM process of transforming knowledge into relevant and shareable information is important to consider, to ensure the statements are adaptable and useable to local contexts in sports medicine. Objective: This study uses a KM-framework to evaluate the IOC consensus statements and identify where improvements for their development and dissemination can be made. Design: Mixed methods. Methods: Bibliometric analysis, literature review and qualitative case study, including interviews with fourteen South African and Australian sports physicians/physiotherapists. A proposed new KM framework is presented with practical examples of current and proposed steps for improving the development, dissemination and use of the IOC consensus statements. Results: The framework shows how knowledge (both tacit and explicit) is currently brought together in a consensus statement. This process is led by international scientific/clinical experts, but there is scope to include athletes and/or coaches. Subsequently, the steps of gathering knowledge and tailoring it into relevant and shareable information are outlined. Examples for improvement include consistent formatting and key word choices in the written statements, the inclusion of athlete/coach take home summaries and a wider range of dissemination formats to accommodate different access preferences. Stronger awareness of who the audience is and what the consensus statements seek to do are also highlighted. Conclusions: A KM-framework is highly applicable for the development and dissemination of the Consensus Statements. Short, simple changes as well as longer-term, more resource intensive opportunities, could help to increase visibility and applicability in practice.