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Four Temporary Waterslide Designs Adapted to Different Slope Conditions to Encourage Child Socialization in Playgrounds

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Published on: December 9, 2022

Playground usability: what do playground users say?

Jacquie Ripat¹, Pam Becker

¹Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Manitoba, Canada. ripatj@cc.umanitoba.ca

Occupational Therapy International

|June 16, 2012

Summary

Accessible playgrounds are essential for children with disabilities. This study highlights the need for inclusive playground design, focusing on sensory experiences, usability, and equal access to support children's development through outdoor play.

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Published on: December 9, 2022

Area of Science:

Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Inclusive Design
Child Development

Background:

Outdoor play is vital for child development.
Many playgrounds lack accessible spaces for children with disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To understand the playground experiences of children with disabilities and their caregivers.
To identify barriers and facilitators to playground use for this population.

Main Methods:

Qualitative descriptive study using interviews with children with disabilities and their caregivers.
Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Main Results:

Three themes emerged: Playground Experiences (sensory, imaginative, challenge), Playground Usability (barriers and facilitators), and Inclusivity (equal access, design options).
Findings underscore the importance of sensory engagement, imaginative play, and appropriate challenges.
Barriers to access and features promoting use were identified, emphasizing the need for inclusive design.

Conclusions:

Playgrounds must be designed to be usable and inclusive for all children, including those with disabilities.
Occupational therapists play a crucial role in advocating for and creating accessible outdoor play environments.
Recommendations for practice and research focus on enhancing the inclusivity of play spaces.