1Division of Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada and Beautiful Game Group LLC, USA
2Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto, Canada
3School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Canada
4Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada
5Department of Sports Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada
*Corresponding author:Finlay OJA, Division of Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Canada and Beautiful Game Group LLC, USA
Submission: October 14, 2020;Published: November 09, 2020
ISSN: 2577-1914 Volume7 Issue2
Rationale: To synthesize evidence related to effective practices, in relation to change management and performance management dimensions, in multiple-discipline science and medical services departments.
Methodology: Systematic review, employing a search and screening strategy, in accordance with the PRISMA protocol.
Data sources: Web of Science, Sport Discus, Cinahl, Medline, PubMed
Eligibility criteria: Primary empirical evidence, published in English language peer reviewed journals, related to change management or performance management dimensions, as demonstrated in the service provision by multiple-discipline science and medical services departments in high performance sports organizations.
Findings: Twenty studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. Thematic synthesis identified factors related to foundational perspectives of change management and dimensions of performance management, across the following themes: micro perspectives of change management, meso perspectives of change management, macro perspectives of change management, strategic performance management, operational performance management, individual performance management and leadership of the multiple-discipline science and medical services team.
Practical implications: Guidance is provided in relation to the training and practical application of skills required by practitioners operating in such leadership roles.
Research contribution: Implications for high performance sports organizations are considered across these themes, in relation to the identification, recruitment and continuing development of suitable multiple-discipline science and medical services department directors.
Keywords: Change management; Operational performance management; Strategic performance management; High performance sport; Leadership; Sports science; Sports medicine