Journal article
Applying systems ergonomics methods in sport: A systematic review
Applied Ergonomics, Vol.80, pp.214-225
2019
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Abstract
Introduction: As sports systems become increasingly more complex, competitive, and technology-centric, there is a greater need for systems ergonomics methods to consider the performance, health, and safety of athletes in context with the wider settings in which they operate. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to identify and critically evaluate studies which have applied a systems ergonomics research approach in the context of sports performance and injury management. Material and methods: Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus) were searched for the dates 01 January 1990 to 01 August 2017, inclusive, for original peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. Reported analyses were underpinned by a recognised systems ergonomics method, and study aims were related to the optimisation of sports performance (e.g. communication, playing style, technique, tactics, or equipment), and/or the management of sports injury (i.e. identification, prevention, or treatment). Results: A total of seven articles were identified. Two articles were focussed on understanding and optimising sports performance, whereas five examined sports injury management. The methods used were the Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork, Cognitive Work Analysis (the Work Domain Analysis Abstraction Hierarchy), Rasmussen's Risk Management Framework, and the Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Processes method. The individual sport application was distance running, whereas the team sports contexts examined were cycling, football, Australian Football League, and rugby union. Conclusions: The included systems ergonomics applications were highly flexible, covering both amateur and elite sports contexts. The studies were rated as valuable, providing descriptions of injury controls and causation, the factors influencing injury management, the allocation of responsibilities for injury prevention, as well as the factors and their interactions underpinning sports performance. Implications and future directions for research are described.
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- Title
- Applying systems ergonomics methods in sport: A systematic review
- Authors
- Adam Hulme (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawJason Thompson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawKatherine L Plant (Author) - University of Southampton, United KingdomGemma J M Read (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawScott McLean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawAmanda Clacy (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawPaul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- Applied Ergonomics, Vol.80, pp.214-225
- Publisher
- Pergamon
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.03.019
- ISSN
- 0003-6870
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2019. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute; School of Health - Psychology; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450868502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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