The experiences and perceived health benefits of individuals with a disability participating in sport: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Aitchison, Beth; Rushton, Alison; Martin, Paul R.; Barr, Marc J.; Soundy, Andrew; Heneghan, Nicola R

doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101164

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“…As well as the psychological and social benefits, some researchers [11,12] state that the practice of PA by people with a disability also provokes physical benefits such as better fitness, the ability to execute movements and functionality permitting greater autonomy and self-sufficiency. Bearing in mind that it has been said that the practice of PA benefits this population both in their physical and mental health [13], it is necessary for them to have adequate levels of PA practice. However, there are many studies that show that people with a disability have a lower level of PA than people without a disability [14][15][16][17] revealing a high level of sedentarism [18][19][20].…”

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Analysis of the Barriers and Motives for Practicing Physical Activity and Sport for People with a Disability: Differences According to Gender and Type of Disability

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Martín-López

Iturricastillo

et al. 2023

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The aim of the study was to analyse the perception of the barriers and motives for the practice of physical activity (PA) in people with a disability, according to gender and type of disability. The participants in this investigation were 103 people with a disability (33.25 ± 11.86 years) who were habitual users of PA or sports programmes. They completed the questionnaire Motives and Barriers for Physical Activity and Sport (MBAFD). The results showed that personal barriers were more important than environmental ones and that the most outstanding motives were those related to leisure, enjoyment or social aspects. Regarding gender, women perceived more barriers than men. For the people with physical (PD) and intellectual (ID) disabilities, the most common barriers were of an intrinsic nature, and for those with a visual disability (VD), barriers of an environmental nature. With respect to the motives, people with PD gave higher scores to the items related to aspects of physical improvement and rehabilitation. In contrast, people with ID and VD placed more importance on reasons of leisure, enjoyment and social relations. Knowledge of these findings can be a tool to help increase the provision of PA for people with a disability.

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Analysis of the Barriers and Motives for Practicing Physical Activity and Sport for People with a Disability: Differences According to Gender and Type of Disability

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Martín-López

Iturricastillo

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“…The individuals included in the research described a feeling of freedom, meaningful fulfilment of free time, and consequently, increased self-esteem. Owing to sports, individuals with disabilities often feel pride, meaningfulness, and freedom [ 34 ]. In the present study, these feelings were described by both the swimmers and volunteers.…”

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The Role of Volunteers in a Swimming Organization for Persons with Disabilities

2022

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Participation in leisure time physical activity (LTPA) has considerable health-related, psychological, and social benefits. However, the involvement of individuals with disabilities is considerably less than that of their peers without disabilities. A higher rate of participation of individuals with disabilities in LTPA may be achieved by the active involvement of volunteers. This study aimed to describe the importance of volunteer involvement in a swimming organization focused on individuals with disabilities, as perceived by all participants, including swimmers with disabilities, their parents, volunteers, and coaches. The organization uses volunteers as swimming instructors who work individually with swimmers with disabilities. The data were obtained through 11 semi-structured interviews with swimmers with disabilities and their parents, volunteers, and coaches. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a five-step inductive thematic analysis. As a result of the cooperation with the volunteer swimming instructors, swimmers with disabilities felt an improved range of movement, greater independence, and higher self-esteem than before they started using the services of the swimming organization. Consequently, even individuals with severe disabilities can participate in LTPA. Membership to the organization also provided space for the establishment of new social relations, and the instructors described them accepting persons with disabilities as their equals. More importantly, the involvement of volunteers enables organizations to provide respite care for parents.

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“…Taking up regular physical activity is a very important element in the life of subjects after spinal cord injury, since it significantly affects their functional status [5]. Participation in physical activity is currently an essential element of complex rehabilitation of subjects after spinal cord injury.…”

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“…Allowing subjects after spinal cord injury to participate in sports and recreation is especially important for reducing the consequences of disability and using their full potential. The achievements of Paralympic athletes are an ideal example of human possibilities [5].…”

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The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

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Brzozowska-Magoń

Borys

et al. 2022

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Background. Spinal cord injuries are one of disability in Poland and in the world. Methods: 80 subjects with a transverse injury of the cervical spinal cord were enrolled in the study. The study group included men aged 20–50, 33.1 ± 7.5. A total of 40 (50%) of the subjects comprised the physically active group (AG)—subjects doing wheelchair sport twice a week for 90 min a day. The physically inactive group (IG) comprised 40 (50%) subjects who had not participated in any sports activities. Statistical analyses were carried out using Shapiro-Wilk W-test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results. Significant differences were found between the physically active and inactive men with regard to their functionality status. The biggest differences were found for turning over (p < 0.001) and in adopting a sitting position (p < 0.001). Persons in the AG group had better results in all assessed activities. The biggest differences were observed in the field of toilet and dressing up: tooth-brushing p < 0.007 and washing the top part of the body p < 0.002. Conclusions. People participating in regular physical activity–wheelchair rugby–after spinal cord injury have a better relationship with better fitness, greater independence and a better functional status.

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The experiences and perceived health benefits of individuals with a disability participating in sport: A systematic review and narrative synthesis

Cited by 36 publications

References 69 publications

Analysis of the Barriers and Motives for Practicing Physical Activity and Sport for People with a Disability: Differences According to Gender and Type of Disability

Analysis of the Barriers and Motives for Practicing Physical Activity and Sport for People with a Disability: Differences According to Gender and Type of Disability

The Role of Volunteers in a Swimming Organization for Persons with Disabilities

The Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Functional Status of Subjects with High Spinal Cord Injury

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