Pediatric Athletes with Physical Disabilities

Patel, Dilip R.; Roth, Aimee E.

doi:10.1123/att.9.2.11

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“…APA as a therapeutic tool Patel and Roth (2004) stated that all children with physical disabilities could be appropriately matched to an APA, which can be used as a therapeutic tool to develop an individual through collaborative work creating a supportive environment. Occupational therapists have an awareness of the options available for participation (Ziviani et al 2008).…”

Section: Apa Integrated Into Health Carementioning

confidence: 99%

A Critical Appraisal of How Occupational Therapists Can Enable Participation in Adaptive Physical Activity for Children and Young People

Sharp

Dunford

Seddon

2012

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Introduction: Adaptive physical activity (APA) for people with physical disabilities was researched. Barriers to participation were identified, along with potential solutions. The role of occupational therapists in enabling participation in APA was explored. Method: A literature review, using a systematic approach, highlighted a number of barriers to participation. Each article was critically analysed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. The information was summarised and analysed, using an iterative approach to identify themes. Findings: Eleven key articles were retrieved from the search and two key themes emerged. The first theme encompassed barriers to participation, lack of role models, family attitudes and transportation. The second theme identified potential solutions through integrating APA into health care interventions. Conclusion: Participation in APA improves physical, social and psychological skills, which in turn impacts on other occupations. There is a role for occupational therapists to enable participation in APA by using their core skills of assessment, collaboration, engagement, adaptation, education and advocating for children and young people. APA is an occupation for many children and adolescents, but there are barriers to participation for individuals with disabilities who are seeking to start APA. Occupational therapists have the skills and knowledge to enable an individual to participate in APA.

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Section: Apa Integrated Into Health Carementioning

confidence: 99%