“This family and the Games are my world”: Conceptualizing the British and European Transplant Games as therapeutic landscapes

Greig, Abbie E.

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116294

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“…The SST is proud that its GST members are a key source of sports and exercise therapy support at the BTG, an event where a caring centred culture of social relations provides belonging, hope, motivation and a therapeutic space where individuals are more actively involved in their health than in the hospital or clinic. 7 Within the multidisciplinary team, GSTs have been instrumental in facilitating and supporting a physically active health-promoting environment for this under-serviced community.…”

Section: Transplant Recipients and The British Transplant Gamesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sports and exercise therapy for marginalised communities: graduate sports therapists in East London Foundation Trust Mental Health and the British Transplant Games

Cole,

Owens,

Holland

2024

Br J Sports Med

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The number of people engaging with secondary mental health services in England is high and increasing, with a 10% rise from 3 256 695 (2021-2022) to 3 582 864 (2022)(2023). 1 The prevalence of mental health issues is particularly high among younger demographics, with one in five children and young people aged 8-25 in England experiencing a probable mental health disorder. 2 The incidence is even higher in certain demographics; for example, experiencing racism is linked to an increased likelihood of developing mental health disorders in minoritised ethnic groups. 3 Additionally, transplant organ recipients are at higher risk of developing postoperative psychiatric conditions, with 23% having a psychiatric disorder. 4 Sport, exercise and physical activity are effective therapeutic interventions that promote fitness and well-being, and significantly aid in managing long-term conditions like chronic pain and mental health disorders. However, young people with mental health disorders, and transplant organ recipients are two examples of groups frequently underserviced within healthcare and Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM).In response to the need for equitable access to community-specific, therapeutic sport and exercise, graduate sports therapists (GSTs) identified solutions for two vulnerable groups-young persons with mental health conditions being treated as inpatients in the East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), and

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Section: Transplant Recipients and The British Transplant Gamesmentioning

confidence: 99%