Sedentary behaviour in non-ambulant children and young people with physical disabilities: a systematic search and review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Non-ambulant children and young people with physical disabilities are at high risk of experiencing negative health outcomes associated with sedentary time. A previous scoping review summarising evidence relating to sedentary behaviours of children with physical disabilities identified the need for validated methods of measuring physical activity of children who use wheelchairs and evaluation of interventions to reduce sedentary time. The scoping review did not assess the quality of evidence relating to this topic, therefore its validity remains unclear. No reviews focussing on non-ambulant children and young people up to the age of 25 years have been undertaken.The objectives of this systematic search and review are to:Identify all peer-reviewed articles relating to se

SUBMITTER: Bradbury M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647535 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature