Data Value in Patient Tracking Systems at Racing Events

• Published in: Medicine and science in sports and exercise Vol. 47; no. 10; p. 2014
• Main Authors: Ross, Colleen, Başdere, Mehmet, Chan, Jennifer L, Mehrotra, Sanjay, Smilowitz, Karen, Chiampas, George
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2015
• Subjects: Athletic Injuries - epidemiology; Chicago - epidemiology; Electronic Health Records - organization & administration; Humans; Patient Identification Systems - organization & administration; Physical Endurance; Retrospective Studies; Running - injuries; Chicago

With the growing popularity of long-distance running races, an emerging area of interest for race organizers is the ability to electronically track and understand participant status throughout events to optimize runner and spectator experience and to identify and respond to the dynamic needs of both...