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SynthesisDisability and rehabilitation2025

Digital motor intervention effects on physical activity performance of individuals with developmental disabilities: a systematic review.

J Corey, J M Tsai, A Mhadeshwar, S Srinivasan, A Bhat

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Synthesis in Disability and rehabilitation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

J CoreyBiomechanics & Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
J M TsaiPhysical Therapy Department, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
A MhadeshwarPhysical Therapy Department, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.
S SrinivasanPhysical Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
A BhatBiomechanics & Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA.

Funding

Predictive Modeling & Optimal Control Framework for Model-Based Epidemic Response in DelawareP20GM103446 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE · PI Shawn W Polson · 2012 to 2026
$67.2M
PT/PHD Predoctoral Training Program Diversity SupplementT32HD007490 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE · PI DARCY S. REISMAN · 1996 to 2026
$3.7M
NICHD NIH HHS T32 HD007490NIGMS NIH HHS P20 GM103446
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePost-pandemic, use of digital technologies (e.g., mobile app, Zoom, virtual reality, and videogaming) to promote physical activity (PA) in populations with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has increased. The efficacy of various digital technologies in promoting PA in individuals with IDD varies. We conducted a systematic review to examine current literature findings on the efficacy of digital PA interventions on PA outcomes in individuals with IDD.

methodsArticles published between 1900 and 2024 that examined effects of technology-based PA interventions on PA levels/fitness of individuals with IDD using experimental or quasi-experimental study designs were included. Sixteen articles were retrieved from four health databases PubMed (914), PsycInfo (1201), SCOPUS (1910), and CINAHL (948).

resultsFindings based on 604 participants (Autism: 383; Down Syndrome: 106; Developmental Disability: 83, Developmental Coordination Disorder: 37) provide the most support for exergaming/digital PA intervention benefits for populations with ID, Down Syndrome, and Autism; however, there was limited support for its use in those without ID (e.g., DCD).

conclusionDigital technology is an effective tool to promote improvements in PA/fitness, motor, cardiovascular performance in individuals with ID. Future studies need to build on this evidence to support the use of PA outcomes in individuals with different IDD diagnoses.

Indexed as

Developmental DisabilitiesDigital TechnologyExerciseIntellectual DisabilityHumansMobile ApplicationsVideo GamesAutism Spectrum Disorderdevelopmental coordination Disorderdevelopmental Disabilityexerciseexergamingintellectual DisabilityPhysical activity

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PMID39229783
PMCPMC11876465

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