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Lapierre N, Huet-Fiola C, Labrie D, Vincent-Blouin E, Côté C, Gagnon M, Rhéaume N, Laberge J, Best KL, Routhier F. Digital platforms to facilitate physical activities for people with physical or sensory disabilities: A scoping review. Disabil Health J 2024:101626. [PMID: 38641454 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND People with disabilities (PWD) commonly experience difficulties in accessing their environments, which can lead to restricted participation in outdoor leisure-time physical activity. Participating in outdoor leisure-time physical activity (OLTPA) provides health and social benefits to PWD and benefits to the communities in which they live. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify features existing in digital platforms that facilitate access to OLTPA for PWD. METHODS A scoping review was conducted in four library databases and in Google advance search to identify relevant scientific and grey literature, and websites. Each step of the review was independently conducted by two co-authors who confirmed consensus of results. Descriptive data analyses were performed. RESULTS Seven scientific studies and ten websites were included in the scoping review. Seven presented mobile apps, nine presented a website and one presented an online database. Sources reported five main obstacles to using digital platforms that support access to physical activities (e.g., lack of digital literacy, technical issues, unintuitive design), and 10 facilitators (e.g., possibility to personalize your online space, accessibility features of the navigation). Among these sources, a trend emerged in the most important factors and features to consider for the visuals and navigation of the platforms. CONCLUSION The features of digital platforms that facilitate access to OLTPA include intuitive design compliant with accessibility guidelines and supported by navigation tools, personalization of the online space, and features for social interactions.
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Affiliation(s)
- N Lapierre
- School of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, 1050, avenue de la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada; Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada; Association Régionale de loisir des Personnes Handicapées - Capitale-Nationale (ARLPH03). 14 Rue Soumande, Québec, G1L 0A4, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada
| | - D Labrie
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada
| | - E Vincent-Blouin
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada
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- Library, Université Laval, Québec City, Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon 1045, avenue de la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada
| | - N Rhéaume
- Association Régionale de loisir des Personnes Handicapées - Capitale-Nationale (ARLPH03). 14 Rue Soumande, Québec, G1L 0A4, Canada
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- Association Régionale de loisir des Personnes Handicapées - Capitale-Nationale (ARLPH03). 14 Rue Soumande, Québec, G1L 0A4, Canada
| | - K L Best
- School of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, 1050, avenue de la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada; Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, 1050, avenue de la Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada; Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Centre intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de la Capital-Nationale, 525, boul. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, G1M 2S8, Canada.
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