Purpose: To elicit the experiences of Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) intervention among youth with physical disabilities and their therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials And Methods: Youth ( = 13) aged 18-25 (median = 21) who participated in an 8-week self-chosen activity (football, piano, photography) facilitated by PREP and therapists ( = 6) who delivered it participated in individual semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted by two researchers independently.
Results: Four themes were identified. The first theme, , which pertained to youth only, characterized the context that shaped how youth experienced the intervention. The remaining three themes: ; ; and , applied to both youth and therapists. , identified in both groups, was intertwined across all themes, leading to initiating and maintaining participation. Through these positive experiences, the youth discovered the value of trying new activities in supportive and accessible environments.
Conclusions: Findings highlight the crucial roles of therapists, families, and instructors in mobilizing available resources and motivating youth to enhance their community participation even during adverse times.
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