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Water-Based Interventions for People With Neurological Disability, Autism, and Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review.

Authors :
Naumann, Karlee
Kernot, Jocelyn
Parfitt, Gaynor
Gower, Bethany
Davison, Kade
Source :
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly; Jul2021, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p474-493, 20p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to produce a descriptive overview of the types of water-based interventions for people with neurological disability, autism, and intellectual disability and to determine how outcomes have been evaluated. Literature was searched through MEDLINE, EMBASE, Ovid Emcare, SPORTDiscus, Google Scholar, and Google. One hundred fifty-three papers met the inclusion criteria, 115 hydrotherapy, 62 swimming, 18 SCUBA (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus), and 18 other water-based interventions. Common conditions included cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, and intellectual disability. Fifty-four papers explored physical outcomes, 36 psychosocial outcomes, and 24 both physical and psychosocial outcomes, with 180 different outcome measures reported. Overall, there is a lack of high-quality evidence for all intervention types. This review provides a broad picture of water-based interventions and associated research. Future research, guided by this scoping review, will allow a greater understanding of the potential benefits for people with neurological disability, autism, and intellectual disability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07365829
Volume :
38
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151085947
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2020-0036