Kenny Lam
ScD, ATC, FNATA
Arizona School of Health Sciences
Professor
Research projects:
Impact of sport-related injuries on patient outcomes
The purpose of this line of research is to determine the impact of sport-related injuries on a patient’s health status. Our investigations have determined the effects of previous injuries on current health-related quality of life (HRQOL), changes in self-report of function and HRQOL following injury through return-to-play, and the effects of treatment characteristics (type, amount, duration) on patient-reported outcomes following injury.
The Collection and Use of Point-of-Care Data
The purpose of this line of research is to characterize clinical practice - including patient, treatment, and quality characteristics - with the overall aim of enhancing the quality of patient care. We collect data via a web-based electronic medical research that is used by over 90 clinicians across 35 states within the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network (AT-PBRN).
The AT-PBRN is a the first and only AHRQ-affiliated PBRN within athletic training and, as of 2025, has recorded over 40,000 injuries, 350,000 athletic training services, and 13,000 patient-reported outcome measures.