Usability of playgrounds for children with different abilities

Prellwitz, Maria; Skär, Lisa

doi:10.1002/oti.230

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“…Five studies included only children with disability as participants,1 16 32–34 seven studies included only parents (usually mothers) of children with disability,10 25–27 29–31 one study included both parents and children28 and one study included staff from organisations that work in disability or manage play environments 6. Data were collected in the included studies using interviews,1 6 26 30–32 postal questionnaires,10 25 29 interviewer-assisted questionnaires16 28 33 34 and focus groups 27…”

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“…Data were collected in the included studies using interviews,1 6 26 30–32 postal questionnaires,10 25 29 interviewer-assisted questionnaires16 28 33 34 and focus groups 27…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Seven studies used a qualitative research design 1 6 26 27 30–32. Two studies26 30 scored the maximum ranking in all four components of quality assessment.…”

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“…With the exception of one study,6 all studies demonstrated evidence of trustworthiness. Four studies1 27 31 32 met at least one of the components of quality assessment and provided some evidence of meeting at least one other component. In general, these studies did not report either member checking, triangulation of sources or lacked an adequate description of the sample and setting.…”

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Perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity for children with disability: a systematic review

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“…Data were collected in the included studies using interviews,1 6 26 30–32 postal questionnaires,10 25 29 interviewer-assisted questionnaires16 28 33 34 and focus groups 27…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Seven studies used a qualitative research design 1 6 26 27 30–32. Two studies26 30 scored the maximum ranking in all four components of quality assessment.…”

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“…This approach encourages participants of all abilities to engage in playground activities [7]. It also underscores the importance of interactions amongst participants and with devices [8].…”

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What can massively multiplayer online gaming do for urban public playgrounds?

Liu¹

2016

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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Urban public playgrounds are key community hubs that support lifelong learning, healthy living, social integration, and civic engagement, but many of them are unable to fulfill their promises when emerging digital spaces such as online gaming and virtual reality challenge them. This paper takes a unique stance, envisaging digital spaces as opportunities rather than threats, and employs the uncertainty principle of massively multiplayer online gaming as a lens for examining urban public playground development. Drawing upon a critical analysis of a popular playground in Australia, it uncovers several key issues that might impede urban public playground development. It argues that future urban playground revitalization should not only address these issues but should also be proactive in facilitating inter-playspace communications, transitions, and connections.

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Playground Usability: What Do Playground Users Say?

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Becker²

2012

Occupation Therapy Intl

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Play, specifically outdoor play, is crucial for a child's development. However, not all playgrounds are designed to provide usable space for children with disabilities. The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of playground use for children with disabilities and their caregivers. Using a qualitative descriptive design, interviews were conducted with children with disabilities and their caregivers. Interview transcripts were reviewed and coded. The analysis process resulted in three overarching themes. Playground Experiences addressed the sensory experiences that children seek at playgrounds, the importance of creating environments that promote imaginative play and the need to provide an appropriate level of challenge. In the second theme, Playground Usability, participants described barriers that prevent access and features that promote use. The third theme, Inclusivity, focused on equal access and the importance of providing options in design. The Person-Environment-Occupation model was used to frame the findings and to identify practice and research recommendations. Outdoor play is a key occupation of children, and occupational therapists have a role in promoting usable environments for all children.

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Usability of playgrounds for children with different abilities

Cited by 63 publications

References 17 publications

Perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity for children with disability: a systematic review

Perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity for children with disability: a systematic review

What can massively multiplayer online gaming do for urban public playgrounds?

Playground Usability: What Do Playground Users Say?

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