Community organization factors affecting veteran participation in adaptive sports

Whiting, Zachariah; Falk, David; Weinman, Beth M.; Pines, Jesse M.; Lee, Kenneth

doi:10.1080/10790268.2020.1803657

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“…Participation in a community-based adaptive sports event, such as Heroes on the Hudson, led to an acute, positive influence on the QoL of individuals with disabilities. Previous research has reported that the act of participation in such an event impacts empowerment of these individuals regardless of the activity type [30]; however, due to the limited opportunities to experience outcomes associated with a physical activity event alongside other disabled individuals, the impact of participation holds even greater importance for the wellbeing of this population [32]. Though lack of statistical power did not allow consideration of interaction effects, the absence of statistical significance should not discourage these research efforts.…”

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“…While participating in adaptive sport activities can be difficult for individuals with disabilities, previous research has reported that limited resources are one of the major barriers of physical activity for these individuals, specifically veterans with disabilities [31,32]. Therefore, removal of barriers for adaptive sports participation is imperative to the goal of improving the QoL of sedentary individuals.…”

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“…These surveys may also provide vital information on how best to implement physical community activities to improve community integration in disabled veterans if administered in conjunction with an event. Notably, social participation is also a focus of the Heroes on the Hudson event and an important factor in the prediction of QoL among individuals with disabilities [32]. Both community reintegration and social participation are inherent features of the…”

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Acute influence of an adaptive sporting event on quality of life in veterans with disabilities

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Veterans with disabilities can experience poor quality of life following military service due to the associated negative physical and psychological ramifications. However, participation in physical activities has shown to induce both physical and mental benefits and improve the quality of life of this population. Adaptive sports, an innovative approach to address the unique physical and psychosocial needs of veterans with disabilities, are becoming more widely used as a rehabilitation tool to improve the quality of life for these veterans. This study aimed to determine the acute influence of participation in a single-day, veteran-based, adaptive kayaking and sailing event on the perceived overall health, quality of life, and quality of social life of veterans with varying disabilities. It was hypothesized that all three categories and the sum score of quality of life would reflect a positive acute response after participation in the community-based physical activity event. Veterans responded to three quality of life-related questions using a 5-point Likert scale before and directly after participating in the event. Findings indicated that an adaptive sporting event can have an acute positive influence on the quality of life of veteran participants, with improvements observed in all three categories of perceived quality of life. Therefore, it is advantageous for the whole-health rehabilitation of veterans with disabilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to provide opportunities for veterans to participate in non-traditional, community-based activities.

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Acute influence of an adaptive sporting event on quality of life in veterans with disabilities

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“…U.S. military veterans represent a large proportion of the individuals participating in AdS with 76% of community organizations affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Centers [52]. With Veterans Affairs (VA) being one of the largest healthcare systems in the world, it has been in the forefront of advocating for AdS for veterans with disability.…”

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Adaptive Sports in Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review

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Ball²,

Lee³

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Purpose of Review Adaptive sports (AdS), sports modified or created to accommodate persons with disabilities, have been gaining popularity over the last decade. The benefits of exercise in the able-bodied population are well-established. Literature in adaptive sport and the para-athlete continues to improve but is not yet as comprehensive as their able-bodied peers, in part due to the heterogeneity of participants. In this review, we appraise the recent literature pertaining to AdS and identify developing areas within the field. Recent Findings AdS have been shown to have positive health benefits as well as positive psychosocial benefits. Para-athletes often must overcome a variety of barriers to participation, such as transportation, accessibility, and socioeconomic factors. Facilitators to participation have also been identified, including pre-injury interest in sports, male sex, younger age, and more. In addition to well-known sports like handcycling and wheelchair basketball, adaptive sport continues to evolve, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now including virtual options and E-sports. Para-athletes are also being more closely monitored and evaluated pre, peri, and post competition for injury and injury prevention, including in the realm of concussion management, requiring healthcare professionals, coaches, players, and all to gain further knowledge in adaptive sport and the participating para-athletes. Summary The physical, psychological, and social benefits of adaptive sports for individuals with disabilities are numerous. Addressing barriers to participation, including novel forms of AdS that utilize innovative technology, may allow more individuals to benefit from AdS.

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“…New relations and strong feelings of social identity and importance develop as a result of group interactions and communication [23]. Unsurprisingly, golf has become the most popular form of all-year physical activity in US-based military veterans, particularly those with increasing age (above 35 years) [24]. Regular golfing as a moderate physical activity has been associated with improved muscular strength, body composition, glucose metabolism, and lipids profile all of which contribute to longevity [25].…”

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Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in the Time of Crisis

Bashkirtsev

Gaevska

Zimba

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Comprehensive and multidisciplinary rehabilitation is gaining momentum as a useful strategy that aims to improve physical, psychological, and social components of health in subjects affected by violence, trauma, and mental distress. Previous and current wars have prioritized essential diagnostic and rehabilitative services to civil subjects and military servicepersons which can be delivered by skilled physiatrists and allied specialists. Stratifying subjects in need of various rehabilitative procedures and offering them psychological support, balanced nutrition, musculoskeletal care, and socialisation in a safe and relaxing atmosphere may improve their mental and functional capacities and resolve numerous health issues. The choice of comprehensive rehabilitative procedures depends on their availability and understanding of complementary effects of various interventions.

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Community organization factors affecting veteran participation in adaptive sports

Cited by 4 publications

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Acute influence of an adaptive sporting event on quality of life in veterans with disabilities

Acute influence of an adaptive sporting event on quality of life in veterans with disabilities

Adaptive Sports in Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review

Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in the Time of Crisis

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