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An initial evaluation of a long-term, sustainable, integrated community-based physical activity program for adults with intellectual disability.
- Source :
- Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability; Sep2011, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p197-206, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Background Physical activity (PA) programs for adults with intellectual disability (ID) have positive impacts, at least in the short term. No research has been reported on the effect of long-term engagement in PA programs for adults with ID. This paper explores the physical and psychosocial benefits gained by two individuals with mild ID who participated in a long-term PA program. Method Accelerometery was used to collect PA data during the program and for 7-day periods outside of the program. To explore the psychosocial outcomes gained from participating in the program, participants and their caregivers were interviewed about their participation experiences. Results Across time, a decrease in the amount of light activity engaged in during sessions was found, with participants gradually increasing their moderate to vigorous activity. Psychosocial benefits, including meeting new people and gaining social acknowledgement were reported by participants and caregivers. Conclusions Long-term, sustainable, low cost PA programs (such as the one under investigation) can minimise barriers to physical activity for people with ID. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EXERCISE & psychology
INTELLECTUAL disabilities
ANALYSIS of variance
ATTITUDE (Psychology)
INTERVIEWING
MEDICAL personnel
MEDICAL personnel licenses
HEALTH outcome assessment
RESEARCH funding
SOUND recordings
COMMUNITY-based social services
THEMATIC analysis
ACCELEROMETRY
TREATMENT effectiveness
REPEATED measures design
EVALUATION of human services programs
EVALUATION
ADULTS
PSYCHOLOGY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13668250
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 64341851
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2011.593163