Use of Reinforcement to Increase Independence in Physical Fitness Performance of Profoundly Mentally Retarded Youth

Rogers-Wallgren, Janet L.; French, Ron; Ben‐Ezra, Vic

doi:10.2466/pms.1992.75.3.975

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“…More recent studies (Pitetti & Tan 1991;Ellis et at. 1992;Rogers-Wallgren et at. 1992) suggest that supervision and reinforcement can be successfully faded, and self-monitoring established, even with subjects with severe learning disabilities.…”

Section: Weight and Fitness Interventionsmentioning

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The health needs of adults with learning disabilities and the Health of the Nation strategy

Turner¹,

Moss²

1996

J Intellect Disabil Res

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Studies of mortality and morbidity relating to people with learning disabilities are reviewed within the context of the five Health of the Nation Key Areas. It is concluded that the Key Areas have become increasingly relevant as a result of increased longevity and changing lifestyles. For example, both cardiovascular disease and cancers appear to be more common than before, and a high proportion of people with learning disabilities carry one or more risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality from these causes. However, there are a range of other health needs in this population which should not be overlooked by an undue focus on the five Key Areas, and these are also discussed. The efficacy of programmes seeking to limit the risk factors of obesity and poor fitness are reviewed. There is a need for further evaluation of such programmes, particularly in community settings. The literature relating to primary health care services suggests that professional training and access to services need to be improved for this group, in order to address health needs both within and without the Health of the Nation priorities.

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Section: Weight and Fitness Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The health needs of adults with learning disabilities and the Health of the Nation strategy

Turner¹,

Moss²

1996

J Intellect Disabil Res

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“…Similarly, it has been hypothesised that music can be used as an extrinsic reinforcement for improving the performance of physical fitness skills in this population (Rogers‐Wallgren et al . ). However, little research has been carried out on the impact that exercise programmes based on dancing and on the performance of physical exercise with musical support has on adults with ID.…”

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Feasibility of a dance and exercise with music programme on adults with intellectual disability

Martínez-Aldao

Martínez-Lemos

Bouzas-Rico

et al. 2019

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Research regarding the feasibility and effects of dancing and exercise with musical support programmes on the physical fitness of adults with intellectual disability (ID) is scarce. The purpose of this study was to provide scientific evidence regarding the feasibility of a training programme consisting of dancing and exercise with music designed for adults with ID, as well as to assess its impact on their body composition and cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Methods A total of 30 adults (mean age 36.37 ± 11.24 years) with mild (n = 13), moderate (n = 16) or severe (n = 1) ID took part in a 10-week dancing and exercise with music programme. Recruitment and completion rate, adherence to the programme, participation and adverse effects were registered as measures of feasibility. The body mass index, cardiovascular endurance (6-min walk test) and muscular strength (standing long jump test) of the participants were assessed in order to determine the effects of the programme on their fitness level. Results A 92.5% recruitment rate and a 90% completion rate were achieved. Adherence to the programme stood at 76.6%, and no adverse effects were registered. The comparison between the values obtained in the initial and final evaluations indicated the existence of positive changes in all the fitness dimensions measured.Conclusion A training programme combining dancing and exercise with music proved to be feasible when performed by adults with ID. These kind of programmes can have a positive effect on the fitness level of this specific group.

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“…Y. Hall, 1992), obese adults (Byrne, Barry, & Petry, 2012;Petry, Barry, Pescatello, & White, 2011), individuals with muscle or arthritic pain (Geiger, Todd, Clark, Miller, & Kori, 1992;Todd, 1988) or brain injury (Maki, Rudrud, Schulze, & Rapp, 2008), and developmentally disabled individuals (Allen & Iwata, 1980;Croce & Horvat, 1992;Hutzler & Korsensky, 2010;Lancioni, Campodonico, & Mantini, 1999;Mathieson, 1991;Rogers-Wallgren, French, & Ben-Ezra, 1992;Vashdi, Hutzler, & Roth, 2008;Wysocki, Hall, Iwata, & Riordan, 1979). Reinforcers for these interventions have included money (Cohen et al, 2002(Cohen et al, , 2007Galbo, 2011;Petry et al, 2011), privileges (Courneya, Estabrooks, & Nigg, 1997;Lancioni et al, 1999;Vashdi et al, 2008), tokens or points (de Luca & Holborn, 1985, 1990, 1992D.…”

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Preliminary efficacy of prize‐based contingency management to increase activity levels in healthy adults

Washington

Banna

Gibson

2014

J of App Behav Analysis

110

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An estimated 30% of Americans meet the criteria for obesity. Effective, low-cost interventions to increase physical activity are needed to prevent and treat obesity. In this study, 11 healthy adults wore Fitbit accelerometers for 3 weeks. During the initial baseline, subjects earned prize draws for wearing the Fitbit. During intervention, percentile schedules were used to calculate individual prize-draw criteria. The final week was a return to baseline. Four subjects increased step counts as a result of the intervention. A bout analysis of interresponse times revealed that subjects increased overall step counts by increasing daily minutes active and within-bout response rates and decreasing pauses between bouts of activity. Strategies to improve effectiveness are suggested, such as modification of reinforcement probability and amount and identification of the function of periods of inactivity.

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Use of Reinforcement to Increase Independence in Physical Fitness Performance of Profoundly Mentally Retarded Youth

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

The health needs of adults with learning disabilities and the Health of the Nation strategy

The health needs of adults with learning disabilities and the Health of the Nation strategy

Feasibility of a dance and exercise with music programme on adults with intellectual disability

Preliminary efficacy of prize‐based contingency management to increase activity levels in healthy adults

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