Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review

Purpose: To synthesise research literature describing elements of community recreation and leisure activities that create meaningful participation experiences for children and youth with disabilities. Method: Database searches of Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC, SportDiscus, CINAHL, Scopus and Web o...

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Main Authors: Willis, C., Girdler, S., Thompson, M., Rosenberg, M., Reid, S., Elliott, Catherine
Format: Journal Article
Published: Informa Healthcare 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43989
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author Willis, C.
Girdler, S.
Thompson, M.
Rosenberg, M.
Reid, S.
Elliott, Catherine
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Girdler, S.
Thompson, M.
Rosenberg, M.
Reid, S.
Elliott, Catherine
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description Purpose: To synthesise research literature describing elements of community recreation and leisure activities that create meaningful participation experiences for children and youth with disabilities. Method: Database searches of Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC, SportDiscus, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science were conducted. Studies describing the experience of participating in a community-based programme or activity from the perspectives of children and youth with a disability aged 0–21 or their parents, and published in English were included. Meta-ethnography was used to synthesise qualitative data, and resulting themes were conceptualised in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Child and Youth version. Consultation with stakeholders occurred throughout the review process. Results: The search identified 9544 articles, of which 20 were included for review. Ten elements contributing to meaningful participation experiences were identified and organised as follows: person-based elements (n=5; having fun, experiencing success, belonging, experiencing freedom, developing an identity); environment-focused elements (n=4; authentic friendships, the opportunity to participate, role models, family support) and activity-related elements (n=1; learning). Conclusions: Elements contributing to meaningful leisure participation are interrelated. This review reveals the substantial contribution that meaningful interactions and relationships have in creating and facilitating positive and engaging experiences. Outcomes of this review may assist professionals in the design of targeted interventions to facilitate leisure participation.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-439892017-09-13T15:43:55Z Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review Willis, C. Girdler, S. Thompson, M. Rosenberg, M. Reid, S. Elliott, Catherine Purpose: To synthesise research literature describing elements of community recreation and leisure activities that create meaningful participation experiences for children and youth with disabilities. Method: Database searches of Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC, SportDiscus, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science were conducted. Studies describing the experience of participating in a community-based programme or activity from the perspectives of children and youth with a disability aged 0–21 or their parents, and published in English were included. Meta-ethnography was used to synthesise qualitative data, and resulting themes were conceptualised in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Child and Youth version. Consultation with stakeholders occurred throughout the review process. Results: The search identified 9544 articles, of which 20 were included for review. Ten elements contributing to meaningful participation experiences were identified and organised as follows: person-based elements (n=5; having fun, experiencing success, belonging, experiencing freedom, developing an identity); environment-focused elements (n=4; authentic friendships, the opportunity to participate, role models, family support) and activity-related elements (n=1; learning). Conclusions: Elements contributing to meaningful leisure participation are interrelated. This review reveals the substantial contribution that meaningful interactions and relationships have in creating and facilitating positive and engaging experiences. Outcomes of this review may assist professionals in the design of targeted interventions to facilitate leisure participation. 2016 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43989 10.1080/09638288.2016.1207716 Informa Healthcare restricted
spellingShingle Willis, C.
Girdler, S.
Thompson, M.
Rosenberg, M.
Reid, S.
Elliott, Catherine
Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
title Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
title_full Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
title_fullStr Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
title_full_unstemmed Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
title_short Elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
title_sort elements contributing to meaningful participation for children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43989