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  • Disability Studies
  • Environmental Psychology

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  • Physical activity (PA) in parks benefits general health, but its impact on individuals with disabilities remains understudied.
  • Existing evidence on park-based PA interventions needs translation to diverse populations, including those with disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence on park-based PA interventions for individuals with disabilities.
  • To examine health benefits across different age groups (children, adolescents, adults, older adults) with disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods systematic review of literature from inception to November 2016.
  • Inclusion criteria: park-based PA interventions, individuals with disabilities, and biopsychosocial health outcomes.
  • Methodological quality assessed using Crowes Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT).

Main Results:

  • Included 10 studies (6 quantitative, 4 qualitative) with 446 participants (ages 7-91).
  • Limited evidence suggests short-term physical, psychological, and social health improvements in children and older adults with disabilities.
  • Accessible parks promoted societal inclusion.

Conclusions:

  • Park utilization offers health benefits for individuals with disabilities.
  • Parks can serve as alternative settings for rehabilitation and disability management.
  • Further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm long-term effectiveness; legislative action for park accessibility is recommended.