Publications by authors named "Paul K Watson"
Study Design: Longitudinal cross-sectional.
Objectives: To examine motives to, and perceived gains from, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in people with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Setting: Community.
Article Synopsis
- This review examined the effectiveness of behavior-change strategies to boost physical activity participation among individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
- It followed systematic guidelines and analyzed various studies, including randomized and non-randomized trials, while using established tools to assess intervention characteristics and outcomes.
- The findings indicated a moderate positive effect on physical activity levels post-intervention, with participants averaging an increase of 22 minutes of activity per week, particularly benefiting from interventions that included practical support.
This study described leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) for people in Australia with spinal cord injury (SCI) and whether certain sociodemographic and psychosocial variables might be associated with LTPA uptake and guidelines adherence. The Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with a Physical Disability was used to measure the intensity and volume of LTPA of 1,579 individuals with SCI. Summary statistics were calculated for LTPA guidelines adherence.
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