1. What contributions have the authors mentioned in the paper "Running head: physical activity and disability 1 a systematic review of review articles addressing factors related to physical activity participation among children and adults with physical disabilities" ?
In this systematic review, over 200 factors were extracted from 22 review articles addressing barriers and facilitators to LTPA in children and adults with physical disabilities.. Findings are discussed with regard to key factors to target in LTPA-enhancing interventions, relevant theories and models in which to frame interventions, the levels at which the interventions can be implemented, and intervention priorities.. The synthesis provides a blueprint and a catalyst for researchers and practitioners to shift focus from conducting studies that merely describe LTPA barriers and facilitators, to developing and delivering strategies to increase LTPA among persons with physical disabilities.
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2. What can be done to reduce disablism?
By approaching LTPA promotion from the perspective of social models of disability, the health care and recreation sectors can leverage intrapersonal factors and mitigate disablism.
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3. What is the importance of a stronger relationship between the health and recreation sectors?
Building stronger liaisons between sectors would also help patients with newly acquired disabilities experience a smoother transition from hospital-based to community-based physical activity (Rimmer & Lai, 2015), as rehabilitation specialists could prepare clients, and refer them to community programs, prior to discharge.
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4. What is the role of LTPA in the rehabilitation process?
Given that provision of LTPA information andcounseling during rehabilitation was frequently cited as an important facilitator (categorized as ‘rehabilitation processes’), there is a need for programs to improve health care professionals’ skills, knowledge and resources for promoting LTPA to patients with disabilities.
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