Former Collegiate Athletes’ Healthcare Needs During and After Sport Transition: An Exploratory Study

Key Points

• The study aims to identify healthcare needs of former collegiate athletes during and after their transition from sport.
• Exploratory study design
• Investigated healthcare transition planning and specialized provider networks
• Evaluated the role of mentorship programs
• Structured healthcare transition planning can improve wellbeing
• Specialized provider networks effectively connect athletes to sport-specific experts
• Mentorship programs play a crucial role in supporting athletes' mental health during transition

Abstract