Comparison of self-report and validation source information about the person/place sought for injury treatment/advice
| WASIS injury severity categories | WA Sports Injury Study (self-report) | External sources (validation) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | % | n | % | ||
| Minor injuries | |||||
| Self | 4 | 6.1 | 3 | 4.5 | |
| Moderate injuries | |||||
| Physiotherapist | 26 | 39.4 | 25 | 39.4 | |
| General practitioner | 25 | 37.9 | 27 | 40.9 | |
| Chiropractor | 2 | 3.0 | 2 | 3.0 | |
| Medical specialist | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Podiatrist | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.5 | |
| Severe injuries | |||||
| Hospital | 8 | 12.0 | 8 | 12.0 | |
| Total | 66 | 100.0 | 66 | 100.0 | |