The contribution of physical and social activity participation to social support and happiness among people with physical disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 100974
Author(s):  
Junhyoung Kim ◽  
Jaehyun Kim ◽  
Yongseop Kim ◽  
Areum Han ◽  
Minh Cong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

scholarly journals A Mobile App to Promote Adapted Exercise and Social Networking for People With Physical Disabilities: Usability Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byron Lai ◽  
Jereme Wilroy ◽  
Hui-Ju Young ◽  
Jennifer Howell ◽  
James H. Rimmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Operation Speed ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

BACKGROUND People with physical disabilities (PWD) experience several unique challenges that prevent them from participating in onsite exercise programs. Although mobile apps can provide a ubiquitous channel for delivering convenient exercise services within the community, no exercise apps have been designed for people with disabilities who experience certain functional limitations. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the usability of a mobile exercise app in PWD. METHODS A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used to holistically test usability in 4 core areas: effectiveness (ie, ease of use), efficiency (ie, operation speed), perceived satisfaction, and usefulness. Participants completed 7 face-to-face usability tasks and 1 structured interview. Equipment included a computer tablet that came preinstalled with the exercise app. The app included exercise videos that focused on several components of fitness: aerobic capacity, muscular strength, functional strength or balance, and range of motion. The app contained 3 different versions of the exercise program: (1) a program for people with the ability to use the upper and lower limbs, (2) a seated program for people with the ability to use only upper limbs, and (3) a program designed for people with hemiparesis. The app also included educational resources in the form of infographics aimed at addressing key social cognitive theory constructs included social support, outcome expectancies, self-efficacy, and barriers or facilitators to exercising. Participant characteristics and quantitative usability data were descriptively reported. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS A total of 12 PWD tested the usability of the exercise app and completed 96% (69/72) of the usability tasks on the first attempt. Operation speed varied among users, which prompted the development team to make minor revisions to the app. Qualitative results demonstrated 3 overarching themes: facilitates exercise adoption, positive experiences of videos, and easy to learn. Participants noted that the app circumvented several barriers to exercise associated with leaving the home (eg, inclement weather conditions, exacerbations of health conditions or disability symptoms, difficulties with transportation, and social support). CONCLUSIONS The mobile exercise app provided a simple platform that was effective, useful, and appreciated by PWD. Participants also perceived the app as easy to use and felt it was a valuable tool for assisting PWD to obtain regular exercise. Study findings also offered insight into the participants’ preferences for mobile exercise apps that can aid future research and development projects. Future exercise trials are needed to determine the true impact of mobile app technology on lifestyle physical activity in people with disabilities. CLINICALTRIAL Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03024320; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03024320 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/75hNLgRFH).

scholarly journals Support networks and people with physical disabilities: social inclusion and access to health services

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Marques de Almeida Holanda ◽  
Fabienne Louise Juvêncio Paes de Andrade ◽  
Maria Aparecida Bezerra ◽  
João Paulo da Silva Nascimento ◽  
Robson da Fonseca Neves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The Family ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

This study seeks to identify the formation of social support networks of people with physical disabilities, and how these networks can help facilitate access to health services and promote social inclusion. It is a cross-sectional study, with data collected via a form applied to physically disabled persons over eighteen years of age registered with the Family Health Teams of the municipal district of João Pessoa in the state of Paraíba. It was observed that the support networks of these individuals predominantly consist of family members (parents, siblings, children, spouses) and people outside the family (friends and neighbors). However, 50% of the interviewees declared that they could not count on any support from outside the family. It was observed that the support network contributes to access to the services and participation in social groups. However, reduced social inclusion was detected, due to locomotion difficulties, this being the main barrier to social interaction. Among those individuals who began to interact in society, the part played by social support was fundamental.

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