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ArticleDisability and health journal2022

Factors influencing participation among adults aging with long-term physical disability.

Rachel Heeb, Michelle Putnam, Marian Keglovits, Courtney Weber, Margaret Campbell, Susan Stark, Kerri Morgan

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Article in Disability and health journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Rachel HeebWashington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA. Electronic address: heebr@wustl.edu.
Michelle PutnamSimmons University, School of Social Work, 300 the Fenway, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. Electronic address: michelle.putnam@simmons.edu.
Marian KeglovitsWashington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA. Electronic address: mkeglovits@wustl.edu.
Courtney WeberWashington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA. Electronic address: courtney.weber@wustl.edu.
Margaret CampbellCampbell & Associates Consulting, USA. Electronic address: margaret.campbell@cjenterprise.net.
Susan StarkWashington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA. Electronic address: sstark@wustl.edu.
Kerri MorganWashington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, USA. Electronic address: morgank@wustl.edu.
Washington University in St. Louis · USCampbell Collaboration · NOSimmons University · US

Funding

ACL HHS 90DPCP0001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople aging with long-term physical disability (AwPD) experience barriers to participation and independent living. There are currently limited evidence-based interventions that address issues regarding participation for people AwPD.

objectiveThis study examined factors influencing participation in personal and life activities among people AwPD to inform future interventions.

methodsA cross-sectional study within an ongoing, community-based cohort study of participation was conducted. A purposive sample of people AwPD aged 45-65, living with a physical disability for at least five years, and who speak English was recruited through disability organizations, aging organizations, and social media. Participants answered open-ended questions about what supports they needed to successfully participate in nine activity categories derived from the Health and Retirement Study participation items (e.g., employment, community leisure). A content analysis was conducted using NVivo to categorize responses, and member checking occurred with four additional people AwPD.

resultsA total of 215 participants completed the survey. Eight categories of factors emerged from the data: physical environment factors, social factors, symptoms, economic factors, policy factors, body structure and functions, mental and emotional state, and temporal factors. Participant responses illuminated a combination of environmental and individual factors. Physical effects of disability and accelerated aging, such as pain and fatigue, paired with environmental factors, such as accessibility of transportation, were reported as influencing participation.

conclusionsPeople AwPD experience a range of factors that substantially impact their ability to remain independent and participate in society. By identifying barriers to participation, new interventions addressing these barriers may be developed, resulting in more effective service provision, enhanced participation in personal and life activities, and improved health and well-being.

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Persons with DisabilitiesAdultAgedAgingArchitectural AccessibilityCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMiddle AgedSocial ParticipationAgingEnvironmentParticipationPhysical disabilityQualitative methods

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PMID34332950
PMCPMC10686630
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