INNS releases Census Statement on the Role of Nurse within Performance Sport.

The International Network of Nurses in Sport (INNS) has released a formal Consensus Statement on the Role of Nurses within Performance Sport, outlining the scope, responsibilities, and potential contributions of nurses working in elite and professional sporting environments.

The statement aims to promote the formal recognition and integration of nurses within multidisciplinary performance sport teams. It highlights the unique value nurses bring to athlete health, safety, and performance through their broad clinical expertise, person-centred care, and established governance frameworks.

The statement was developed by an international panel of nursing professionals from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Samoa, and Scotland, reflecting a broad and diverse perspective on the evolving role of nurses in sport.

This consensus statement provides a foundational framework for the integration of nursing into performance sport. It serves as a resource for healthcare organisations, educational institutions, and sporting bodies seeking to enhance athlete care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

Read the full statement here: