A systematic review of review articles addressing factors related to physical activity participation among children and adults with physical disabilities
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Authors
Ginis, Kathleen A. Martin
Ma, Jasmin K.
Latimer-Cheung, Amy
Rimmer, James H.
Date
2016-06-29
Type
journal article
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Keyword
barriers , disability , exercise , facilitators , Sport
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Abstract
Dozens of published papers cite factors related to leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) participation among people with physical disabilities. Unfortunately, there has been little effort to synthesise this literature in a manner that is accessible and useful to the sectors (e.g., health care, recreation) responsible for LTPA promotion in disability populations. In this systematic review, over 200 factors were extracted from 22 review articles addressing barriers and facilitators to LTPA in children and adults with physical disabilities. Factors were grouped according to common themes, classified into five levels of a social ecological model, and coded according to whether they could be affected by the health-care and/or recreation sectors. Findings are discussed with regard to key factors to target in LTPA-enhancing interventions, relevant theories and models in which to frame interventions, the levels at which the interventions can be implemented, and intervention priorities. The synthesis provides a blueprint and a catalyst for researchers and practitioners to shift focus from conducting studies that merely describe LTPA barriers and facilitators, to developing and delivering strategies to increase LTPA among persons with physical disabilities.
Description
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Health Psychology Review on 2016 available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2016.1198240
Citation
Martin Ginis, K. A., Ma, J. K., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., & Rimmer, J. H. (2016). A systematic review of review articles addressing factors related to physical activity participation among children and adults with physical disabilities. Health Psychology Review, 10(4), 478–494. doi:10.1080/17437199.2016.1198240
Publisher
Informa UK Limited