Physical Activity Promotion and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Neglected Area

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Title: Physical Activity Promotion and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Neglected Area
Language: English
Authors: MacDonald, Cathy, Bush, Paula L., Foley, John T. (ORCID 0000-0002-3718-8276)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Jun 2022 26(2):509-521.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Program Evaluation
DOI: 10.1177/1744629521995345
ISSN: 1744-6295
Abstract: Background: The objective was to review physical activity (PA) promotion interventions among individuals with intellectual disability and provide recommendations for increasing PA. Methods: A systematic mapping review was conducted in which physical activity intervention studies for adults with a disability were identified, selected, and appraised. Data were extracted regarding the study design, results, and authors' recommendations. Data were analyzed using a social-ecological framework. Results: A comprehensive search of the peer reviewed literature yielded 5 studies (3 quantitative, 1 mixed methods, and 1 pre-post delayed). Studies used physical activity promotion strategies at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels have been used to date. Conclusions: Recommendations are presented for researchers and practitioners seeking to increase the level of PA of adults with intellectual disability.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1342859
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: The objective was to review physical activity (PA) promotion interventions among individuals with intellectual disability and provide recommendations for increasing PA. Methods: A systematic mapping review was conducted in which physical activity intervention studies for adults with a disability were identified, selected, and appraised. Data were extracted regarding the study design, results, and authors' recommendations. Data were analyzed using a social-ecological framework. Results: A comprehensive search of the peer reviewed literature yielded 5 studies (3 quantitative, 1 mixed methods, and 1 pre-post delayed). Studies used physical activity promotion strategies at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels have been used to date. Conclusions: Recommendations are presented for researchers and practitioners seeking to increase the level of PA of adults with intellectual disability.
ISSN:1744-6295
DOI:10.1177/1744629521995345