Augmented Reality-Based Exergames for Persons with Intellectual Disability.

This paper explores the significance of physical activity for individuals with intellectual disabilities and proposes an innovative approach using augmented reality exergames to promote adherence. An augmented reality-based app for sorting elements while walking was specifically designed and implemented. Exergames hold promise as effective interventions for promoting physical activity and improving the overall well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Barriers to physical activity participation for adults with intellectual disability: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Identifying barriers that can be modified to promote physical activity is important for informing health interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Objectives: Exploring participation in physical activity considering age, sex, living conditions, and health conditions. Further, identifying barriers significantly associated with sedentary activity after adjustment for physical activity correlates.

Using mobile health to encourage physical activity in individuals with intellectual disability: a pilot mixed methods feasibility study.

Background: Many individuals with intellectual disability (ID) have a sedentary lifestyle. Few interventions aimed at increasing their level of physical activity (PA) have shown lasting effects.

Aim: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a pilot intervention study using innovative mobile health (mHealth) support systems to encourage PA in individuals with ID.

mHealth Support to Stimulate Physical Activity in Individuals With Intellectual Disability: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

Background: Several studies have shown that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have low levels of physical activity (PA), and intervention studies on PA suggest inconsistent evidence. The use of technology as a means of motivation for PA has yet to be extensively explored and needs to be further investigated.

Objective: We aim to assess the feasibility and acceptability of procedures for an intervention arm in a future trial on mobile health (mHealth) to support PA for individuals with IDs.

Motivating Physical Activity for Individuals with Intellectual Disability through Indoor Bike Cycling and Exergaming.

People with intellectual disabilities have more sedentary lifestyles than the general population. Regular physical activity is of both medical and social importance, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and promoting functioning in everyday life. Exergames have been envisioned for promoting physical activity; however, most of them are not user-friendly for individuals with intellectual disabilities.