a Centre for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen , Groningen , The Netherlands.
b Department of Rehabilitation Medicine , Centre for Rehabilitation, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen , Groningen , The Netherlands.
Disabil Rehabil. 2019 May;41(10):1217-1226. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1423402. Epub 2018 Jan 15.
This study described how the Dutch and Canadian governments promote high performance sports, recreational sports, and physical activity (PA) among adults with disabilities on a national level.
An internet-based study was conducted to identify and select relevant documents and websites containing information about the national approach to promote disability sports and physical activities in the Netherlands and Canada.
Both governments promote high performance sports in similar ways, but use different strategies to promote recreational sports and physical activities. The Dutch approach is characterized by using time-limited programs focusing on enhancement of sports infrastructure and inter-sector collaboration in which municipalities have key roles. The Canadian government promotes recreational sports in disabled populations by supporting programs via bilateral agreements with provinces and territories. Furthermore, the level of integration of disability sports into mainstream sports differs between countries.
The findings of this study may inspire policy makers from different countries to learn from one another's policies in order to optimize national approaches to promote disability sports and PA on all levels. Implications for rehabilitation It is recommended for policy makers of national governments to develop and implement policy programs that promote sports and physical activities among people with disabilities because of its potential impact on functioning, participation, quality of life, and health. Insight into national approaches to promote sport and physical activities is relevant for rehabilitation practice to understand ongoing opportunities for people with disabilities to stay physically active after rehabilitation through participation in home and/or community-based sport and physical activities. It seems worthwhile to integrate activities to promote sport and physical activities in rehabilitation in such a way that it fits with the current governmental approach. It is recommended to set up international collaborations to develop and share knowledge about effective and sustainable national approaches to promote sports and physical activities among people with disabilities.
本研究描述了荷兰和加拿大政府如何在国家层面上促进残疾成年人的高水平竞技体育、娱乐体育和身体活动。
本研究采用基于互联网的方法，以确定并选择包含有关荷兰和加拿大促进残疾体育和身体活动的国家方法的相关文件和网站的信息。
两国政府以相似的方式促进高水平竞技体育，但采用不同的策略来促进娱乐体育和身体活动。荷兰的方法特点是采用限时方案，重点是加强体育基础设施和部门间合作，其中市政府发挥关键作用。加拿大政府通过与省和地区签订双边协议来支持项目，从而促进残疾人群体的娱乐体育。此外，两国残疾体育融入主流体育的程度不同。
本研究的结果可能会启发来自不同国家的政策制定者相互借鉴政策，以优化国家层面促进残疾体育和身体活动的方法。对康复的启示 建议国家政府的政策制定者制定和实施促进残疾人士体育和身体活动的政策方案，因为这对功能、参与、生活质量和健康都有潜在影响。了解促进体育和身体活动的国家方法与康复实践相关，以便了解残疾人士在康复后通过参与家庭和/或社区体育和身体活动保持身体活跃的持续机会。将促进体育和身体活动的活动纳入康复中，使其符合当前政府的方法，似乎是值得的。建议建立国际合作关系，以制定和分享促进残疾人士体育和身体活动的有效和可持续的国家方法的知识。
