Applied sport science and medicine of women’s rugby codes: a systematic-scoping review and consensus on future research priorities protocol

Heyward, Omar; Emmonds, Stacey; Roe, Gregory; Scantlebury, Sean; Stokes, Keith; Jones, Ben

doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001108

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“…This research follows a two-part study design. Although this study was not registered, the protocol has been previously published 24…”

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“…Although this study was not registered, the protocol has been previously published. 24 Part 1: systematic scoping review of women's rugby A systematic scoping review of applied sports science and sports medicine in women's rugby was performed in line with the updated guideline for reporting systematic Open access reviews (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020), 25 the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews, 16 and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension. 26 Part 2: consensus on future research priorities in women's rugby A three-round Delphi consensus method was performed to identify future research priorities.…”

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Applied sports science and sports medicine in women’s rugby: systematic scoping review and Delphi study to establish future research priorities

Heyward

Emmonds

Roe

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BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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ObjectivesIn part 1, the objective was to undertake a systematic scoping review of applied sports science and sports medicine in women’s rugby, and in part 2 to develop a consensus statement on future research priorities.DesignIn part 1, a systematic search of PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus and SPORTDiscus (EBSCOhost) was undertaken from the earliest records to January 2021. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020, the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews, and the PRISMA extension protocols were followed. In part 2, 31 international experts in women’s rugby (ie, elite players, sports scientists, medical clinicians, sports administrators) participated in a three-round Delphi consensus method. These experts reviewed the findings from part 1 and subsequently provided a list of priority research topics in women’s rugby. Research topics were grouped into expert-based themes and expert-based subthemes via content analysis. Expert-based themes and expert-based subthemes were ranked from very low to very high research priority on a 1–5 Likert scale. Consensus was defined by ≥70% agreement. The median research priority agreement and IQR were calculated for each expert-based theme and subtheme.Data sourcesPubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus and SPORTDiscus (EBSCOhost).Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesStudies were eligible for inclusion if they investigated applied sports science or sports medicine in women’s rugby.ResultsIn part 1, the systematic scoping review identified 123 studies, which were categorised into six sports science and sports medicine evidence-based themes: injury (n=48), physical performance (n=32), match characteristics (n=26), fatigue and recovery (n=6), nutrition (n=6), and psychology (n=5). In part 2, the Delphi method resulted in three expert-based themes achieving consensus on future research priority in women’s rugby: injury (5.0 (1.0)), female health (4.0 (1.0)) and physical performance (4.0 (1.0)).Summary/ConclusionThis two-part systematic scoping review and Delphi consensus is the first study to summarise the applied sports science and sports medicine evidence base in women’s rugby and establish future research priorities. The summary tables from part 1 provide valuable reference information for researchers and practitioners. The three expert-based themes that achieved consensus in part 2 (injury, female health and physical performance) provide clear direction and guidance on future research priorities in women’s rugby. The findings of this two-part study facilitate efficient and coordinated use of scientific resources towards high-priority research themes relevant to a wide range of stakeholders in women’s rugby.

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Applied sports science and sports medicine in women’s rugby: systematic scoping review and Delphi study to establish future research priorities

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Emmonds

Roe

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BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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“…9.6 million players worldwide), have an established research evidence base. [3][4][5] Reasons may include increased research interest when the respected sports became professional or the bias towards men's sports in the sports science and sports medicine literature. 6 Netball is predominantly an indoor court sport, with each team consisting of seven players, each with a specific playing position.…”

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Consensus on a netball video analysis framework of descriptors and definitions by the netball video analysis consensus group

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Using an expert consensus-based approach, a netball video analysis consensus (NVAC) group of researchers and practitioners was formed to develop a video analysis framework of descriptors and definitions of physical, technical and contextual aspects for netball research. The framework aims to improve the consistency of language used within netball investigations. It also aims to guide injury mechanism reporting and identification of injury risk factors. The development of the framework involved a systematic review of the literature and a Delphi process. In conjunction with commercially used descriptors and definitions, 19 studies were used to create the initial framework of key descriptors and definitions in netball. In a two round Delphi method consensus, each expert rated their level of agreement with each of the descriptors and associated definition on a 5-point Likert scale (1—strongly disagree; 2—somewhat disagree; 3—neither agree nor disagree; 4—somewhat agree; 5—strongly agree). The median (IQR) rating of agreement was 5.0 (0.0), 5.0 (0.0) and 5.0 (0.0) for physical, technical and contextual aspects, respectively. The NVAC group recommends usage of the framework when conducting video analysis research in netball. The use of descriptors and definitions will be determined by the nature of the work and can be combined to incorporate further movements and actions used in netball. The framework can be linked with additional data, such as injury surveillance and microtechnology data.

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“…The Delphi method provides a solution to this problem as it can generate ideas, establish consensus 45 and critically appraise the current scientific literature (ie, systematic review). Delphi methods have been undertaken in sport science and medicine research, 46 47 and involving stakeholders in research has been advocated to increase the adoption of research findings into practice. 36 This is consistent with intervention mapping to support the implementation of injury prevention interventions in sports.…”

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Contributors to negative biopsychosocial health or performance outcomes in rugby players (CoNBO): a systematic review and Delphi study protocol

McCormack

Till

Wenlock

et al. 2022

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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The importance of contributors that can result in negative player outcomes in sport and the feasibility and barriers to modifying these to optimise player health and well-being have yet to be established. Within rugby codes (rugby league, rugby union and rugby sevens), within male and female cohorts across playing levels (full-time senior, part-time senior, age grade), this project aims to develop a consensus on contributors to negative biopsychosocial outcomes in rugby players (known as the CoNBO study) and establish stakeholder perceived importance of the identified contributors and barriers to their management. This project will consist of three parts; part 1: a systematic review, part 2: a three-round expert Delphi study and part 3: stakeholder rating of feasibility and barriers to management. Within part 1, systematic searches of electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL) will be performed. The systematic review protocol is registered with PROSPERO. Studies will be searched to identify physical, psychological and/or social factors resulting in negative player outcomes in rugby. Part 2 will consist of a three-round expert Delphi consensus study to establish additional physical, psychological and/or social factors that result in negative player outcomes in rugby and their importance. In part 3, stakeholders (eg, coaches, chief executive officers and players) will provide perceptions of the feasibility and barriers to modifying the identified factors within their setting. On completion, several manuscripts will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The findings of this project have worldwide relevance for stakeholders in the rugby codes.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42022346751.

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Applied sport science and medicine of women’s rugby codes: a systematic-scoping review and consensus on future research priorities protocol

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

Applied sports science and sports medicine in women’s rugby: systematic scoping review and Delphi study to establish future research priorities

Applied sports science and sports medicine in women’s rugby: systematic scoping review and Delphi study to establish future research priorities

Consensus on a netball video analysis framework of descriptors and definitions by the netball video analysis consensus group

Contributors to negative biopsychosocial health or performance outcomes in rugby players (CoNBO): a systematic review and Delphi study protocol

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