safeguarding – SEMS-journal

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How can I strengthen safeguarding in sports as team physio and team doctor?

Operating as physiotherapist and doctor in the field of sports requires deepened knowledge and clinical skills in sports physiotherapy and sports medicine, specific information on the field being supported, a clear commitment to the duty of care and social skills. It is furthermore indispensable to clarify and be aware of the role of team physio and team doctor as well as to invest in good preparation. The article highlights these points and provides a suggested list of recommendations about do’s and don’ts for team physios and team doctors.

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Projekt «Ethik im Sport» – wo stehen wir und wohin geht die Reise?

Ein Sport, der das Wohlbefinden der Menschen im Sport kompromisslos ins Zentrum setzt, basiert auf drei starken Pfeilern: eine gut koordinierte Prävention, achtsame Förderstrukturen und ein unabhängiges Meldesystem. Swiss Sport Integrity ist die Melde- und Untersuchungsstelle bei Ethikverstössen und Missbräuchen im Sport. Swiss Olympic und seine Mitglieder, das Bundesamt für Sport BASPO sowie die Kantone sorgen für optimale Förderstrukturen und setzen gezielte Präventionsmassnahmen um.

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Project “Ethics in sport” – where do we stand and where is the journey taking us?

A sport that uncompromisingly places the well-being of people in sport at its heart is based on three strong pillars: well-coordinated prevention, mindful support structures and an independent reporting system. Swiss Sport Integrity is the reporting and investigative body for ethical violations and abuse in sport. Swiss Olympic and its members, the Federal Office of Sport FOSPO and the Swiss cantons ensure optimal support structures and implement targeted prevention measures.

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Safeguarding in Swiss Sport

In the fall of 2020, various publications of research into abuse and malpractice in Swiss sport caused consternation. As a result, on January 1, 2022, the Antidoping Switzerland Foundation was transformed into the Swiss Sport Integrity Foundation.

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Screening youth athletes – new SEMS sports pediatric pre-participation questionnaire

n order to possibly better match the needs of youth athletes, the SEMS pre-participation questionnaire has undergone some significant adaptations for this group of patients. One of the changes is the usage of the more personal first-name address in either of the Swiss national languages (German, French, Italian).

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Safeguarding dans le sport suisse – Pourquoi tout va-t-il si lentement?

Le sport suisse accomplit un travail de grande valeur. C’est l’une des principales raisons pour lesquelles nos athlètes remportent régulièrement des succès aux Jeux olympiques, aux championnats du monde et d’Europe, dans les catégories élite et junior. Mais le sport a aussi ses côtés sombres, dont l’un concerne les abus sous toutes leurs formes. Des études scientifiques menées au cours des trois dernières années ont montré que la proportion de personnes touchées en Suisse correspond aux chiffres alarmants des enquêtes menées à l’étranger. Les nombreux rapports reçus par le bureau d’éthique de Swiss Sport Integrity, actif depuis janvier 2022, ne peuvent que le souligner.