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dc.contributor.authorCalogiuri, Giovanna
dc.contributor.authorWeydahl, Andi
dc.date.accessioned2017-11-09T07:31:32Z
dc.date.available2017-11-09T07:31:32Z
dc.date.issued2017-11-02
dc.description.abstractLong-distance dog sled races, e.g. Iditarod (Alaska) and Finnmarksløpet (Northern Norway), are extremely demanding sporting events that might expose mushers, handlers and a large number of organisers and volunteers to risks for their health. The purpose of this systematic literature review (PROSPERO registration n. CRD42017069136) was to identify and summarise all available scientific literature relative to health issues connected to participating in these races. Using a literature search strategy in line with PRISMA guidelines, 117 scientific studies, sought through databases (Google Scholar and PubMed, between 2nd and 9th May 2017) and scrutiny of reference lists, were screened. Studies published in English treating any health issues assessed during or after a long-distance dog sled race were included, with no restriction in relation to their study design or the characteristics of participants studied. The quality of the studies was assessed using a standardised checklist. Ten studies met the criteria for being included in a qualitative analysis. The data synthesis showed that participants underwent strenuous psychophysical load, with insufficient sleep/rest and inadequate energy intake. Findings on hydrations are mixed. The risk of incurring in life-threatening injuries or infections was low, although injuries and infections of minor severity were common. No alterations of blood markers were observed from before to after the races. These findings will help planning prevention and treatment strategies in long-distance dog sled races. However, more research is needed in this field in the future.en_US
dc.descriptionSource at <a href=http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2017.1396147> http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2017.1396147 </a>en_US
dc.identifier.citationCalogiuri G, Weydahl A. Health challenges in long-distance dog sled racing: A systematic review of literature . International Journal of Circumpolar Health. 2017;76(1)en_US
dc.identifier.cristinIDFRIDAID 1510624
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/22423982.2017.1396147
dc.identifier.issn1239-9736
dc.identifier.issn2242-3982
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10037/11713
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherTaylor & Francisen_US
dc.relation.journalInternational Journal of Circumpolar Health
dc.relation.urihttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22423982.2017.1396147
dc.rights.accessRightsopenAccessen_US
dc.subjectVDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Idrettsmedisinske fag: 850en_US
dc.subjectVDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Sports medicine: 850en_US
dc.titleHealth challenges in long-distance dog sled racing: A systematic review of literatureen_US
dc.typeJournal articleen_US
dc.typeTidsskriftartikkelen_US
dc.typePeer revieweden_US


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