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Patient values are individual characteristics such as gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status that can influence health and well-being.
The NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee has created the Resources To Support the AAPI Community guide to provide resources for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and allies to encourage further education and support for the AAPI community. This resource has been created by NATA committee members for the purposes of assisting the general membership at large. While we have attempted to provide a resource that is both accurate and reflective of the information available at the time of creation, NATA makes no express or implied representation or warranty as to the information contained herein. NATA and the respective authors shall not be liable nor responsible to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage arising from its use. Athletic trainers should consult and act consistent with all applicable laws, including local and state practice acts, and other rules and policies.
May 2021 NATA News article (pdf) that reviews what athletic trainers need to know about the impact of race, ethnicity and culture on mental wellness in the patient population and what they can do to support patients.
Being a culturally competent health care provider is not limited to understanding variances in gender identity, race or ethnicity – ATs must also be aware of their patient’s religious values. This type of education and awareness can come from personal experience and/or a proactive effort to increase personal awareness of religious traditions that may vary from the one’s own.
"Microaggressions," November 2020 NATA News article (pdf) that reviews how awareness of and minimizing microaggressions in athletic training clinical practice is a powerful part of being a culturally competent health care provider.
November 2020 NATA News (pdf) that features EDAC Enhancement Grant recipients as they discuss the role ATs play in addressing health care needs of native populations.
NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee Chair Kysha Harriell, PhD, LAT, ATC, wrote an article about why words matter when working with patients who have a disability. In continuation of the topic, Kevin Conley, PhD, ATC, spoke with NATA about his firsthand experience treating patients with disabilities.
NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee District Four Rep. Samar Long, MSEd, AT, ATC, interviewed Marisha Little, LAT, ATC, and Chris Dake, EdD, LAT, ATC, with the University of West Florida, about their efforts to increase awareness of the athletic training profession on the Navajo Reservation. The duo received two EDAC Diversity Enhancement Grants to support their projects, “Bridging the Cultural Gap Among Navajo High School Students and the Athletic Training Profession” and “Advancing Athletic Training Education on the Navajo Reservation.”
May 2021 NATA News article (pdf) that reviews what athletic trainers need to know about the impact of race, ethnicity and culture on mental wellness in the patient population and what they can do to support patients.
March 2018 NATA News (pdf) article on the importance of using compassionate, respectful language as a health care provider.
ATs work closely with patients from all walks of life, so it's imperative to have a thorough understanding of how patient values such as gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, etc. can affect the delivery of appropriate health care.
October 2017 NATA News article that discusses studying the impact of race, religion, gender and socioeconomic status on health disparities.
February 2015 NATA News article (pdf) that reviews how understanding different cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds can help athletic trainers provide better quality of care.