Sunshine, PhyllisRhoades, ThomasPrice, Eric2020-11-302020-11-302020-11-26http://hdl.handle.net/11603/20152The purpose of this study was to conduct a pilot assessment of a questionnaire that will be used in a future study to assess the influence on athletic trainers regarding the medical decision-making process for returning athletes to play. The study involved the use of a questionnaire, which underwent a peer-review to assess its validity, specifically designed for athletic trainers working at NCAA member institutions from all divisions. This study found that the questionnaire requires adjustments and clarifications before use as an instrument in a full review. Additionally, a small number of athletic trainers answered the questionnaire revealing influence from coaches and athletic administrators in the delivery of healthcare services to student-athletes. Further research is necessary to utilize the results of this pilot study in future research.31 pagesen-USThis work may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain information or permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Goucher Special Collections & Archives at 410-337-6347 or email archives@goucher.edu.Attribution 3.0 United Statesinfluenceathletic trainingAthleticsindependent medical careautonomous medical careNCAAsports medicinemedical managementcoachathletic administratorshealthcaredelivery of health careEducation -- Research papers (Graduate).Text