Physical activity promotion and adults with intellectual disabilities: A neglected area. (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacDonald, Cathy; Bush, Paula L; Foley, John T
• Is Part Of: Journal of intellectual disabilities. Volume 26:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 509
• Page End: 521
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: intellectual disability -- physical activity -- intervention -- social-ecological model; Mental retardation -- Periodicals; People with mental disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Handicap intellectuel; Trouble d'apprentissage; Handicapé mental; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 362.1968588
• DOI: 10.1177/1744629521995345
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-6295

Abstract

Background: The objective was to review physical activity (PA) promotion interventions among individuals with intellectual disability and provide recommendations for increasing PA. Methods: A systematic mapping review was conducted in which physical activity intervention studies for adults with a disability were identified, selected, and appraised. Data were extracted regarding the study design, results, and authors' recommendations. Data were analyzed using a social-ecological framework. Results: A comprehensive search of the peer reviewed literature yielded 5 studies (3 quantitative, 1 mixed methods, and 1 pre-post delayed). Studies used physical activity promotion strategies at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels have been used to date. Conclusions: Recommendations are presented for researchers and practitioners seeking to increase the level of PA of adults with intellectual disability.