Surf Life Saving Injuries in New Zealand Between 2013 to 2017 Derived From Accident Compensation Corporation Claims: Technical Report #4 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)

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aut.publication.placeAuckland, New Zealanden_NZ
aut.researcherHume, Patria
dc.contributor.authorDiewald, SNen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorHume, Pen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorMalpas, Ken_NZ
dc.contributor.authorWilson, BDen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorWooler, Aen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorMerrett, Ren_NZ
dc.contributor.authorFong, DTPen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorReay, Sen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Ven_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-20T03:06:35Z
dc.date.available2019-08-20T03:06:35Z
dc.date.copyright2019en_NZ
dc.date.issued2019en_NZ
dc.description.abstractBackground: Due to their speed and manoeuvrability, inflatable rescue boats (IRB) were thought to be associated with increased risk of injury by Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Purpose: This study aimed to quantify the nature and extent of IRB‐related injury as reported to the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in order to develop injury prevention strategies. Methods: A total of 956 moderate‐to‐serious injury (MSC) claims filed with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) from 2013 to 2017 were retrospectively analysed to provide epidemiological data and related costs. The “sequence of injury prevention” approach proposed by van Mechelen, Hlobil [1] was utilised to identify risk factors, causes, and mechanisms in order to prescribe injury prevention strategies. Results: IRBs accounted for 605 (63.3%) MSC claims for surf lifesaving, costing ACC $875,585. The incidence of injury (IR) from 2013 to 2017 was 103 per 1,000 surf lifesavers; an average of 0.41 IRB‐related claims lodged per day. The most frequently injured body sites were the lower back (IR: 20/1000) and ankle (IR: 14/1000). Cause of injury was reported as landing in the IRB (IR: 23/1000). Utilisation of IRBs during surf lifesaving has a risk of injury to the lower extremities and back, particularly in younger females and to the right side of the body. Gender was statistically related to age of injury; incidence of injury for males over the age of 60 was 318 per 1,000 lifesavers. Discussion: The nature of the injury mechanisms may contribute to the development of chronic symptoms. Results are most likely an underestimate due to crude incidence rates. Future research should evaluate current techniques, as well as consider strength intervention strategies in preventing IRB‐related injuries. Conclusion: IRB‐related ACC claims lodged for surf lifesaving per‐day are high. Targeted injury prevention strategies must focus on lower back and ankle injuries.
dc.description.sponsorshipSurf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)en_NZ
dc.identifier.citationDiewald S.N., Hume P.A., Malpas K., Wilson B.D., Wooler A., Merrett R., Fong D.T.P., Reay, S., Smith, V. Surf Life Saving Injuries in New Zealand between 2013 to 2017 derived from Accident Compensation Corporation Claims: Technical Report #4 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). SPRINZ, Auckland University of Technology, 16th June 2019. 36 pages.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/12749
dc.publisherSPRINZ, Auckland University of Technologyen_NZ
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dc.titleSurf Life Saving Injuries in New Zealand Between 2013 to 2017 Derived From Accident Compensation Corporation Claims: Technical Report #4 to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)en_NZ
dc.typeCommissioned Report
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