Social Media-based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in People with Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Purpose: This systematic review summarized and evaluated 13 studies investigating the effectiveness of social media-based interventions to promote physical activity (PA) among people with disabilities (PWD). Methods: Findings regarding study, participant and intervention characteristics, and PA outcomes were extracted. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool. Results: Findings regarding the effectiveness of social media-based interventions to promote PA among PWD varied, and provide the support for social media-based PA intervention benefits for people with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, physical disability, and cancer patient; however, there was no support for its use in people with developmental coordination disorder. Conclusion: Social media-based interventions may have the potential to promote PA among PWD. However, to fully leverage this potential, further research is needed. This review provides valuable insights for researchers, parents, and educators seeking to promote PA among PWD.