James Larissa, Shing Janet, Mortenson W Ben, Mattie Johanne, Borisoff Jaimie
a Masters of Occupational Therapy , University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine , Vancouver , BC , Canada.
b Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine , University of British Columbia , Vancouver , BC , Canada.
Disabil Rehabil. 2018 Jun;40(13):1584-1590. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1302006. Epub 2017 Mar 21.
Outdoor activities in natural settings have been found to be beneficial for overall health and well-being. However, people with disabilities may have different experiences accessing outdoor activities in natural settings. This research explored the experiences of users, volunteers, and staff, and perspectives of non-users about an adapted hiking program that uses a specialized mobility device called a TrailRider. The research had three objectives: 1. Describe the experiences of users, volunteers, and staff; 2. Identify perceived barriers to or limitations of participating for users, volunteers, staff, and non-users; and 3. Explore the impact of participation for users, volunteers, and staff.
This ethnographic study used a combination of observations and in-depth interviews as a means of data collection.
Researchers accompanied 38 participants on five hikes and conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 participants. Analysis identified three themes: "Let the Good Times Roll" described how TrailRider users and volunteers enjoyed the opportunity to explore the great outdoors. "An Uphill Battle" acknowledged perceived physical and psychological barriers to participation. "Clearing the Path" addressed potential areas for program improvement.
This study emphasized how volunteers and users appreciated the outdoor and social opportunities the program afforded. The study identified a number of potential improvements that could be implemented to improve access to the program. Implications for Rehabilitation Outdoor recreation programs create positive experiences, as well as unique social opportunities for users and volunteers. Identifying and considering physical and psychological barriers would improve wilderness access for individuals with disabilities. Despite the fact that outdoor recreation programs, like the adaptive hiking program, are in place, deficient marketing and promotion limit users and volunteers from taking part.
研究发现，在自然环境中进行户外活动对整体健康和幸福有益。然而，残疾人在参与自然环境中的户外活动时可能会有不同的体验。本研究探讨了使用者、志愿者和工作人员的体验，以及非使用者对一项采用名为TrailRider的特殊移动设备的适应性徒步计划的看法。该研究有三个目标：1. 描述使用者、志愿者和工作人员的体验；2. 确定使用者、志愿者、工作人员和非使用者参与活动时所感知到的障碍或限制；3. 探讨参与活动对使用者、志愿者和工作人员的影响。
这项人种学研究采用观察和深入访谈相结合的方式进行数据收集。
研究人员陪同38名参与者进行了五次徒步旅行，并对20名参与者进行了半结构化访谈。分析确定了三个主题：“让美好时光滚滚而来”描述了TrailRider使用者和志愿者如何享受探索户外的机会。“一场艰苦的战斗”承认了参与活动时所感知到的身体和心理障碍。“扫清道路”涉及项目改进的潜在领域。
本研究强调了志愿者和使用者对该项目提供的户外和社交机会的欣赏。该研究确定了一些可以实施的潜在改进措施，以改善参与该项目的机会。康复意义 户外娱乐项目为使用者和志愿者创造了积极的体验以及独特的社交机会。识别并考虑身体和心理障碍将改善残疾人进入荒野的机会。尽管像适应性徒步项目这样的户外娱乐项目已经存在，但营销和推广不足限制了使用者和志愿者的参与。
