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  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Assistive Technology
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Individuals with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities often face challenges in engaging in regular physical activity.
  • Promoting physical activity is crucial for the overall health and well-being of this population.
  • Technology-aided interventions offer potential solutions for enhancing engagement and adherence to exercise programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a technology-aided program in promoting physical activity among individuals with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.
  • To evaluate the intensity of physical activity achieved through the intervention.
  • To explore the potential health benefits of the program.

Main Methods:

  • A technology-aided program incorporating monitoring, stimulation, and encouragement was implemented.
  • Eleven participants with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities used exercise devices (e.g., static bicycle, stepper).
  • An ABAB research design (baseline and intervention phases) was employed, with data collected on device responses and heart rates.

Main Results:

  • All participants demonstrated significant increases in responding with exercise devices during intervention phases compared to baseline.
  • Heart rate data indicated that the physical activity achieved was predominantly of moderate intensity.
  • The findings suggest the program's potential to improve participants' physical condition.

Conclusions:

  • The technology-aided program effectively promoted physical activity in individuals with severe/profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.
  • The intervention facilitated moderate-intensity physical activity, contributing to potential health benefits.
  • Further research is warranted to explore long-term effects and optimize such interventions.