Downs Matthew, MacDermid Joy, Connelly Denise, McDougall Janette
Western University , London, Canada.
St. Joseph's Health Care London , London, Canada.
Dev Neurorehabil. 2021 Feb;24(2):73-84. doi: 10.1080/17518423.2020.1771787. Epub 2020 Jun 4.
: Researchers investigated current physical activity experiences of youth with physical disabilities and expectations for continued participation as they transition to adult services. : Youth ( = 6) and clinicians ( = 7) from a rehabilitation center participated in two separate focus groups. Researchers used inductive thematic analysis. : Four themes emerged among youth: "good for your health"; "motivation is key"; "social opportunities in safe environments"; "wanting to stay active." Among clinicians, five themes arose: "added therapeutic benefits with participation"; "development as individuals through physical activity"; "inclusive and supportive environments"; "parents as advocates"; "transitioning to adult services is important." : Themes across focus groups were comparable. Participants expressed positive experiences for youth attending a dedicated adapted fitness center. To facilitate current and future physical activity in adulthood for youth with physical disabilities in integrated settings, the following are warranted: accessible buildings, trained staff, adapted equipment, and positive attitudes toward disability.
研究人员调查了身体残疾青少年当前的体育活动经历，以及他们在向成人服务过渡时对继续参与体育活动的期望。一家康复中心的青少年（n = 6）和临床医生（n = 7）参加了两个单独的焦点小组。研究人员采用归纳主题分析法。青少年中出现了四个主题：“对健康有益”；“动力是关键”；“在安全环境中的社交机会”；“想要保持活跃”。临床医生中出现了五个主题：“参与带来额外的治疗益处”；“通过体育活动实现个人发展”；“包容和支持性的环境”；“父母作为倡导者”；“向成人服务过渡很重要”。各焦点小组的主题具有可比性。参与者对青少年参加专门的适应性健身中心表达了积极的体验。为了促进身体残疾青少年在成年期于综合环境中进行当前和未来的体育活动，以下几点是必要的：无障碍建筑、训练有素的工作人员、适应性设备以及对残疾的积极态度。
