Integrating Clinical Prediction Rules Throughout the Curriculum

Abstract

Context: Knowledge and understanding of how to evaluate and implement clinical prediction rules (CPRs) is necessary for athletic trainers, but there is a lack of information on how to best teach students about CPRs. Objective: To provide an overview of the derivation, validation, and analysis of the different types of CPRs and to provide examples and strategies on how to best implement CPRs throughout didactic and clinical athletic training curricula. Background: Clinical prediction rules are used in a variety of health care professions to aid in providing patient-centered care in diagnosis or intervention. Previous research has identified that many athletic trainers have a limited knowledge of CPRs and often do not implement them in clinical practice even if they do know about them. Using these evidence-based decision-making tools can help improve patient outcomes while also decreasing unnecessary medical costs.