“Sports for All”—An Evaluation of a Community Based Physical Activity Program on the Access to Mainstream Sport for Children with Intellectual Disability

Pochstein, Florian

doi:10.3390/ijerph191811540

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“…There has been a growing interest in studying the value of physical exercise in children with disabilities or chronic health conditions because of evidence of improvement in quality of life, social acceptance, and physical functioning [ 7 – 11 , 19 , 20 ]. However, only scant evidence exists for routine sports activities in children requiring PPC, and in most cases, such evidence has been collected in oncological patients; thus, evidence on the impact of physical activity in children with other diagnoses is lacking [ 21 , 22 ].…”

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A pilot study on sports activities in pediatric palliative care: just do it

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Background There has been a growing interest in studying the value of physical exercise in children with disabilities or chronic health conditions because of evidence of improvement in quality of life, social acceptance, and physical functioning. However, only scant evidence exists for routine sports activities in children requiring pediatric palliative care (PPC), and in most cases, such evidence has been collected in oncological patients. The Pediatric Hospice of Padua is the referral center for PPC in the Veneto region (northern Italy). Starting from the experience of this PPC center, this pilot study aims to describe the personal experience of children and young people who practice physical activity and their caregivers’ perspectives, focusing particularly on the emotional and social impact of exercise and sports practice. Methods Patients involved in at least one regular and structured sports activity were included in the pilot analysis. Two different ICF-CY (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children and Youth Version) scales (“Body Function” and “Activity and Participation”) were filled out to assess the children’s global functional competence. Two online ad hoc questionnaires were created and administered to children, when able to respond, and caregivers. Results A total of 9% of patients reported being involved in a sports activity. All children who played sports did not have indications of cognitive retardation. The most practiced sport was swimming. The use of standardized methods such as ICF-CY shown that severe motor impairments do not limit sports accessibility. Questionnaires result suggest that sports are a positive experience for both children needing PPC and their parents. Children encourage other children to do sports and can find the positive side even in difficulties. Conclusion Since PPC is encouraged as early as the diagnosis of incurable pathologies, the inclusion of sports activities in the context of a PPC plan should be considered from the perspective of improving quality of life.

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“…In the 27 studies, different age groups were identified in the samples. Pochstein [45], Dolva et al [46,47], Taheri et al [48], Solish et al [49], and Buttimer and Tierney [28] identified children and/or adolescents with mild/moderate ID as the target groups in their study (n = 6; 22.2%). Among their sample group, Duvdevany and Arar [50], Yalon-Chamowitz and Weiss [51], Patterson and Pegg [52], Lövgren and Rosqvist [53], Hall [54], and Mihaila et al [55] only included adults with mild to moderate ID who were over 18 years of age.…”

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“…In 6 of the 21 studies (28.6%) with participants with mild to moderate ID, only proxy surveys were conducted [46,48,49,61,64,66]. In three other studies, the proxies and the people with ID were defined as the sample group [28,45,55]. Overall, proxy surveys were found in more than one-third (n = 9; 42.7%) of the 21 studies.…”

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“…Leisure participation as a state of mind [17] is taken into account here. When proxies were interviewed, the interviewers explored the difficulties in organizing and implementing leisure activities for children with ID [66], and developed an assessment regarding a sports program in which children and adolescents have participated [45].…”

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Participation in Everyday Leisure and Its Influencing Factors for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review of the Empirical Findings

Heister,

Zentel,

Köb

2023

Disabilities

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Background: Participation is often defined as taking part and being included in different areas of life. Leisure represents an important area of life for all people. People with disabilities have the right to experience leisure time in a self-determined manner. They have the right to participate in leisure activities on an equal basis with others. Due to various influencing factors, people with intellectual disabilities, especially those with severe to profound intellectual disabilities, are at risk of decreased participation. This is alarming because participation in leisure activities reflects quality of life. Purpose: The present study aims to review the empirical findings on leisure participation and its influencing factors in people with mild to moderate disabilities as compared to people with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. Method: A scoping review following the PRISMA-ScR checklist by Cochrane and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) was conducted to examine research studies published in peer-reviewed journals between 2000 and 2022. The studies that were included relate to activities within the everyday leisure time of people with intellectual disabilities, regardless of age, gender, or severity of their cognitive disability. The categories of vacation and tourism were excluded so as to focus on everyday leisure. The sample was screened by two reviewers independently. In total, 27 articles met the inclusion criteria, with 21 articles referring to people with a mild to moderate intellectual disability and only six articles referring to people with a severe to profound intellectual disability. The evidence was summarized with a predefined standardized charting form, which was used by the two reviewers. Results: The results show that participation in leisure activities by people with intellectual disabilities can be limited, especially for those with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. This contradicts the guiding principle and human rights of inclusion and self-determination. Their participation in leisure time is extremely dependent on external factors, such as support people, leisure time availability, and form of living. Passive activities at home are often provided for people with severe to profound intellectual disabilities in particular; therefore, the need for interactive and self-determined leisure opportunities in the community is enormous. Various factors influencing leisure participation can be identified. Implications: The findings of this scoping review can be used to consider intervention, support, and barriers to enhancing leisure participation among people with disabilities as an important area of life.

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“…Providing young people with convenient access to sports infrastructure significantly enhances their chances of acquiring a wide variety of life skills. This accessibility acts as a catalyst that not only improves life skills but also elevates the overall quality of sports experiences, promoting continued engagement [ 32 ].…”

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From the pitch to personal growth: Investigating self-esteem as a mediator and parental support as a moderator in youth sports in China

Yi,

Luo,

Wei

2024

Heliyon

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“Sports for All”—An Evaluation of a Community Based Physical Activity Program on the Access to Mainstream Sport for Children with Intellectual Disability

Cited by 4 publications

References 45 publications

A pilot study on sports activities in pediatric palliative care: just do it

A pilot study on sports activities in pediatric palliative care: just do it

Participation in Everyday Leisure and Its Influencing Factors for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review of the Empirical Findings

From the pitch to personal growth: Investigating self-esteem as a mediator and parental support as a moderator in youth sports in China

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