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SynthesisThe journal of spinal cord medicine2023

Exploring sport participation in individuals with spinal cord injury: A qualitative thematic synthesis.

Lovisa Cheung, Brittney McKay, Katherine Chan, Matthew G Heffernan, Maureen Pakosh, Kristin E Musselman

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Synthesis in The journal of spinal cord medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Lovisa CheungRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Brittney McKayKITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
Katherine ChanKITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
Matthew G HeffernanRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Maureen PakoshLibrary & Information Services, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-4507-3380
Kristin E MusselmanRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-8336-8211

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextIndividuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) are susceptible to various physical, psychological, and social challenges. Sport is an activity that may holistically address these concerns. No existing research provides an overview of the current landscape of SCI-specific sport participation.

objectiveTo synthesize the findings of qualitative studies exploring the perceptions of people with SCI participating in sport, in relation to physical, psychological, and social health.

methodsThis thematic synthesis included studies published in APA PsycInfo, CINAHL, Embase, Emcare, Medline, and PubMed. Eligible articles studied adults who had a SCI for ≥12 months and explored experiences following ≥3 months of sport participation using qualitative or mixed-methods. Articles were excluded if participants with SCI composed less than one-third of the study sample. From 8473 unique titles and abstracts screened, 47 articles underwent full-text review and 14 articles were included. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to critically appraise the 13 qualitative studies and one mixed-methods study.

resultsThe overarching theme was that sport facilitates the progression to living an enriching life with SCI. Four sub-themes were identified within this theme: adjusting to SCI, factors influencing sport initiation, outcomes resulting from sport participation, and reshaping views of SCI. Participants detailed many benefits of sport, including improved fitness, independence, confidence, and sense of community. Beyond the participants themselves, sport helped reshape views of SCI by breaking stereotypes and inspiring others.

conclusionSport can play a crucial role in facilitating the progression to living an enriching life following SCI.

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Spinal Cord InjuriesSportsAdultCognitionExerciseHumansQualitative ResearchExercisePara-athletesQualitative researchSpinal cord injuriesSport

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PMID34982645
PMCPMC10274558

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