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Player compliance was high, with 86% of focus areas adopted by all or most players, rising to 97% for players identified to be at greater risk of injury or illness.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Implementing the IP<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup> focus areas was widespread among teams in Qatar, with strong collaboration between medical staff. 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