Closing Pandora's Box: adapting a systems ergonomics methodology for better understanding the ecological complexity underpinning the development and prevention of running-related injury

Adam Hulme; Paul M Salmon; R O Nielsen; Gemma J M Read; C F Finch

doi:10.1080/1463922X.2016.1274455

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Closing Pandora's Box: adapting a systems ergonomics methodology for better understanding the ecological complexity underpinning the development and prevention of running-related injury

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Closing Pandora's Box: adapting a systems ergonomics methodology for better understanding the ecological complexity underpinning the development and prevention of running-related injury

Adam Hulme, Paul M Salmon, R O Nielsen, Gemma J M Read and C F Finch

Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, Vol.18(4), pp.338-359

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1463922X.2016.1274455

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epidemiology

injury epidemiology

injury prevention

running injury

STAMP

systems complexity

systems ergonomics

The popularity of running as a form of exercise continues to increase dramatically worldwide. Alongside this participation growth is the burden of running-related injury (RRI). Over the past four decades, traditional scientific research applications have primarily attempted to isolate discrete risk factors for RRI using observational study designs as commonly used in public health epidemiology. Unfortunately, only very few randomised controlled trials have evaluated the efficacy associated with a well-specified RRI prevention intervention. Even though the knowledge about risk factors as generated in observational studies is valuable for better understanding why RRI develops, it nonetheless means that there remains a major knowledge gap about how best to prevent it, especially in a way that fully addresses all causal factors. Alongside the continuing use of traditional scientific approaches, a particular systems ergonomics methodology should also be considered in light of its potential to visualise the complete distance running system. This article adapts the Systems Theoretic Accident Mapping and Processes (STAMP) model to the RRI research prevention context. The direct application of STAMP might offer new knowledge about how to prevent RRI, such as exposing questions around the feasibility of adopting novel injury prevention interventions that do not directly target runners themselves. © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group

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Title: Closing Pandora's Box: adapting a systems ergonomics methodology for better understanding the ecological complexity underpinning the development and prevention of running-related injury
Authors: Adam Hulme (Author) - Federation University
Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
R O Nielsen (Author) - Aarhus University
Gemma J M Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
C F Finch (Author) - Federation University
Publication details: Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, Vol.18(4), pp.338-359
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1080/1463922X.2016.1274455
ISSN: 1463-922X
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450511402621
Output Type: Journal article

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