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Papers by Parissa Safai

Research paper thumbnail of Boys Behaving Badly: Popular Literature on the Mis/behaviour of Male Team Sport Athletes in North America

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of Return to play following injury: whose decision should it be?

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014

Return-to-play (RTP) decision-making is required for every injured athlete. However, these decisi... more Return-to-play (RTP) decision-making is required for every injured athlete. However, these decisions often lead to conflict between sport medicine professionals, athletes, coaches and sport associations. This study explores differences in professionals' opinion about which criteria should be used for RTP decisions, and who is best able to evaluate them. We surveyed Canadian sport medicine physicians, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, athletes, coaches and representatives from three sport associations. The 10 min online survey asked respondents to rate criteria as mandatory to irrelevant on a five-point Likert scale, and to indicate which profession was best able to evaluate the criteria. In general, medical doctors, physiotherapists and athletic therapists were considered best able to assess factors related to risk of injury and complications from injury. Each clinician group (except sport massage therapists) generally believed their own profession has the best capacity to evaluate the criteria. Athletes, coaches and sport associations were considered to have the best capacity to assess factors related to competition (desire, psychological and financial impact and loss of competitive standing). There remained considerable heterogeneity both between and within stakeholder groups. We found that differences in approach to RTP decisions were generally greater within versus between-stakeholder groups. If shared decision-making is to become the norm in clinical sport medicine, we need to begin a discussion on which discrepancies are due to lack of training (resolved through education) or scientific knowledge (resolved through research) or simply reflect the divergence of personal/societal values.

Research paper thumbnail of Scholarly Articles The Demise of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Canada

journals.humankinetics.com

... SHR Contents. SHR Back Issues SHR Current Issue SHR Extras. SHR Volume 36, Issue 2, November.... more ... SHR Contents. SHR Back Issues SHR Current Issue SHR Extras. SHR Volume 36, Issue 2, November. Scholarly Articles The Demise of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Canada. Authors: Parissa Safai. If you are a subscriber, please sign in to view the article. ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Healthy Anniversary? Exploring Narratives of Health in Media Coverage of the 1968 and 2008 Olympic Games

Canadian Bulletin of Medical History/Bulletin canadien …, Jan 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Healing the body in the" culture of risk," pain, and injury, negotiations between clinicians and injured athletes in Canadian competitive intercollegiate sport

Research paper thumbnail of Sport Volunteerism in Canada

International Review for …, Jan 1, 2007

Page 1. SPORT VOLUNTEERISM IN CANADA Do Linguistic Groups Count? Parissa Safai York University, C... more Page 1. SPORT VOLUNTEERISM IN CANADA Do Linguistic Groups Count? Parissa Safai York University, Canada Jean Harvey and Maurice Lévesque University of Ottawa, Canada Peter Donnelly University of Toronto, Canada ...

Research paper thumbnail of Sport and health

Sport and society: A student introduction, Jan 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of A critical analysis of the origins, development, and institutionalization of sport medicine in Canada

… dissertation. University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Jan 1, 2005

Publikationsansicht. 56231381. A critical analysis of the origins, development, and institutional... more Publikationsansicht. 56231381. A critical analysis of the origins, development, and institutionalization of sport medicine in Canada. (2005). Safai, Parissa. Abstract. Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Toronto, 2005. Details der Publikation. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Access to cardiac rehabilitation among South-Asian patients by referral method: a qualitative study

… nursing: the official …, Jan 1, 2010

Background: Recent research has reported an association between in-hospital depression and poorer... more Background: Recent research has reported an association between in-hospital depression and poorer long-term prognosis and a greater risk of in-hospital complications. Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between past and incident depressive symptoms and in-hospital complications in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) inpatients. Method: A group of 906 ACS inpatients from 12 coronary-care units participated in the study. Incident depressive symptoms were assessed through the Beck Depression Inventory, and participants' were asked about past history of prolonged depressed mood. In-hospital complications were noted as present or absent by nurses, and authors conducted logistic-regression analyses. Results: A subset of 492 patients (58.4%) experienced an in-hospital complication, the most common being ischemia (48.8%) and cardiac arrest (7.2%). After adjusting for prognostic indicators, incident and past-combined-with-incident depressive symptoms were significantly associated with an increased risk of experiencing an in-hospital complication. Conclusion: Incident symptoms, in particular, seem to be prognostic. This finding suggests that acute emotions may be triggering cardiac complications, and early identification of emotional symptoms is warranted.

Research paper thumbnail of Alterglobalization, global social movements, and the possibility of political transformation through sport

Sociology of Sport Journal, Jan 1, 2009

Abstract Alterglobalization is the name for a large spectrum of global social movements that pres... more Abstract Alterglobalization is the name for a large spectrum of global social movements that present themselves as supporting new forms of globalization, urging that values of democracy, justice, environmental protection, and human rights be put ahead of purely economic concerns. This article develops a framework for the study of the influence of alterglobalization on sport by: outlining a periodization of social movements and sport; proposing a typology of responses to the politics of globalization; and proposing a ...

Research paper thumbnail of Boys Behaving Badly

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Jan 1, 2002

In the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado (where two male... more In the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado (where two male students killed 13 people before committing suicide), it was widely reported that the perpetrators had been the victims of bullying at the hands of male athletes at the high ...

Research paper thumbnail of The demise of the sport medicine and science council of Canada

Sport History Review, Jan 1, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of A critical analysis of the development of sport medicine in Canada, 1955–80

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Jan 1, 2007

Using a combination of archival research and semi-structured in-depth interviews, this study outl... more Using a combination of archival research and semi-structured in-depth interviews, this study outlines the early development of sport medicine in Canada, from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s, in relation to the development of Canadian high performance sport during this period of time.

Research paper thumbnail of Healing the body in the" culture of risk": examining the negotiation of treatment between sport medicine clinicians and injured athletes in Canadian intercollegiate …

Sociology of Sport Journal, Jan 1, 2003

Abstract This case study examines the relationship between the" culture of risk&quot... more Abstract This case study examines the relationship between the" culture of risk" and the negotiation of treatment between sport medicine clinicians and student-athletes at a large Canadian university. The evidence acknowledges that a" culture of risk" was reinforced ...

Research paper thumbnail of Boys Behaving Badly: Popular Literature on the Mis/behaviour of Male Team Sport Athletes in North America

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 2002

Research paper thumbnail of Return to play following injury: whose decision should it be?

British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2014

Return-to-play (RTP) decision-making is required for every injured athlete. However, these decisi... more Return-to-play (RTP) decision-making is required for every injured athlete. However, these decisions often lead to conflict between sport medicine professionals, athletes, coaches and sport associations. This study explores differences in professionals' opinion about which criteria should be used for RTP decisions, and who is best able to evaluate them. We surveyed Canadian sport medicine physicians, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, athletes, coaches and representatives from three sport associations. The 10 min online survey asked respondents to rate criteria as mandatory to irrelevant on a five-point Likert scale, and to indicate which profession was best able to evaluate the criteria. In general, medical doctors, physiotherapists and athletic therapists were considered best able to assess factors related to risk of injury and complications from injury. Each clinician group (except sport massage therapists) generally believed their own profession has the best capacity to evaluate the criteria. Athletes, coaches and sport associations were considered to have the best capacity to assess factors related to competition (desire, psychological and financial impact and loss of competitive standing). There remained considerable heterogeneity both between and within stakeholder groups. We found that differences in approach to RTP decisions were generally greater within versus between-stakeholder groups. If shared decision-making is to become the norm in clinical sport medicine, we need to begin a discussion on which discrepancies are due to lack of training (resolved through education) or scientific knowledge (resolved through research) or simply reflect the divergence of personal/societal values.

Research paper thumbnail of Scholarly Articles The Demise of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Canada

journals.humankinetics.com

... SHR Contents. SHR Back Issues SHR Current Issue SHR Extras. SHR Volume 36, Issue 2, November.... more ... SHR Contents. SHR Back Issues SHR Current Issue SHR Extras. SHR Volume 36, Issue 2, November. Scholarly Articles The Demise of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Canada. Authors: Parissa Safai. If you are a subscriber, please sign in to view the article. ...

Research paper thumbnail of A Healthy Anniversary? Exploring Narratives of Health in Media Coverage of the 1968 and 2008 Olympic Games

Canadian Bulletin of Medical History/Bulletin canadien …, Jan 1, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Healing the body in the" culture of risk," pain, and injury, negotiations between clinicians and injured athletes in Canadian competitive intercollegiate sport

Research paper thumbnail of Sport Volunteerism in Canada

International Review for …, Jan 1, 2007

Page 1. SPORT VOLUNTEERISM IN CANADA Do Linguistic Groups Count? Parissa Safai York University, C... more Page 1. SPORT VOLUNTEERISM IN CANADA Do Linguistic Groups Count? Parissa Safai York University, Canada Jean Harvey and Maurice Lévesque University of Ottawa, Canada Peter Donnelly University of Toronto, Canada ...

Research paper thumbnail of Sport and health

Sport and society: A student introduction, Jan 1, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of A critical analysis of the origins, development, and institutionalization of sport medicine in Canada

… dissertation. University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Jan 1, 2005

Publikationsansicht. 56231381. A critical analysis of the origins, development, and institutional... more Publikationsansicht. 56231381. A critical analysis of the origins, development, and institutionalization of sport medicine in Canada. (2005). Safai, Parissa. Abstract. Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Toronto, 2005. Details der Publikation. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Access to cardiac rehabilitation among South-Asian patients by referral method: a qualitative study

… nursing: the official …, Jan 1, 2010

Background: Recent research has reported an association between in-hospital depression and poorer... more Background: Recent research has reported an association between in-hospital depression and poorer long-term prognosis and a greater risk of in-hospital complications. Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between past and incident depressive symptoms and in-hospital complications in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) inpatients. Method: A group of 906 ACS inpatients from 12 coronary-care units participated in the study. Incident depressive symptoms were assessed through the Beck Depression Inventory, and participants' were asked about past history of prolonged depressed mood. In-hospital complications were noted as present or absent by nurses, and authors conducted logistic-regression analyses. Results: A subset of 492 patients (58.4%) experienced an in-hospital complication, the most common being ischemia (48.8%) and cardiac arrest (7.2%). After adjusting for prognostic indicators, incident and past-combined-with-incident depressive symptoms were significantly associated with an increased risk of experiencing an in-hospital complication. Conclusion: Incident symptoms, in particular, seem to be prognostic. This finding suggests that acute emotions may be triggering cardiac complications, and early identification of emotional symptoms is warranted.

Research paper thumbnail of Alterglobalization, global social movements, and the possibility of political transformation through sport

Sociology of Sport Journal, Jan 1, 2009

Abstract Alterglobalization is the name for a large spectrum of global social movements that pres... more Abstract Alterglobalization is the name for a large spectrum of global social movements that present themselves as supporting new forms of globalization, urging that values of democracy, justice, environmental protection, and human rights be put ahead of purely economic concerns. This article develops a framework for the study of the influence of alterglobalization on sport by: outlining a periodization of social movements and sport; proposing a typology of responses to the politics of globalization; and proposing a ...

Research paper thumbnail of Boys Behaving Badly

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Jan 1, 2002

In the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado (where two male... more In the aftermath of the 1999 Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado (where two male students killed 13 people before committing suicide), it was widely reported that the perpetrators had been the victims of bullying at the hands of male athletes at the high ...

Research paper thumbnail of The demise of the sport medicine and science council of Canada

Sport History Review, Jan 1, 2005

Research paper thumbnail of A critical analysis of the development of sport medicine in Canada, 1955–80

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Jan 1, 2007

Using a combination of archival research and semi-structured in-depth interviews, this study outl... more Using a combination of archival research and semi-structured in-depth interviews, this study outlines the early development of sport medicine in Canada, from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s, in relation to the development of Canadian high performance sport during this period of time.

Research paper thumbnail of Healing the body in the" culture of risk": examining the negotiation of treatment between sport medicine clinicians and injured athletes in Canadian intercollegiate …

Sociology of Sport Journal, Jan 1, 2003

Abstract This case study examines the relationship between the" culture of risk&quot... more Abstract This case study examines the relationship between the" culture of risk" and the negotiation of treatment between sport medicine clinicians and student-athletes at a large Canadian university. The evidence acknowledges that a" culture of risk" was reinforced ...