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March 13, 2026Journal of Intellectual Disability Research0 citations

Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Behaviour in Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: Lessons From and for a Co‐Design Study

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KAKim AdriaanseJKJos J. KraalMBMarije Bunskoek

Key Points

  • The aim is to identify barriers and facilitators that impact physical activity behavior in older adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Conducted co-design sessions to gather insights from older adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Identified various barriers and facilitators impacting physical activity participation.
  • Developed an intervention prototype based on participant input.
  • Barriers included lack of accessibility and social support.
  • Facilitators identified were tailored support and community involvement.
  • Co-design lessons emphasized the importance of personalization in interventions.

Abstract

Older adults with ID cannot be regarded as a homogeneous group, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for promoting their PA. Basic components for an intervention can be provided, yet they always require adaptations to personal and contextual circumstances. The identified barriers and facilitators, intervention prototype and co-design lessons can provide guidance for creating tailored interventions.

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Adriaanse et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ac9002a1e69014cce6b7https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.70094
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