Step It Up: Increasing Physical Activity for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability Using Supported Self-Management and Fitbit Technology

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2022-01-25 DOI:10.1177/10883576211073700

Melissa N. Savage, Brianne T. Tomaszewski, K. Hume

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Abstract

Adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability often do not engage in healthy levels of physical activity despite its many benefits. We conducted a randomized control trial to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the Step It Up program, which used supported self-management strategies, on daily step counts, health measures, and perceived quality of life for adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Forty participants, ages 18 to 57, were randomly assigned to a control or intervention group. Males accounted for 70.6% of participant gender. Both groups received Fitbits and Fitbit training, and they participated in pre- and post-assessments. The intervention group participated in the Step It Up program. Participants in the intervention group had significantly higher step counts and lost more weight. Feasibility and acceptability were also high. This study provides valuable data on using a supported self-managed exercise program as well as insight into its feasibility in home settings.

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加快步伐:使用支持的自我管理和Fitbit技术增加患有自闭症谱系障碍和智力残疾的成年人的身体活动

患有自闭症谱系障碍和智力残疾的成年人通常不从事健康水平的体育活动，尽管它有很多好处。我们进行了一项随机对照试验，以评估Step It Up计划的有效性和可行性，该计划使用支持的自我管理策略，对患有自闭症谱系障碍和智力残疾的成年人进行每日步数，健康措施和感知生活质量。40名年龄在18岁到57岁之间的参与者被随机分配到对照组和干预组。男性占参与者性别的70.6%。两组都接受了Fitbit和Fitbit培训，并参加了前后评估。干预组参加了Step It Up项目。干预组的参与者步数明显增加，体重减轻更多。可行性和可接受性也很高。本研究提供了有价值的数据，用于支持自我管理的锻炼计划，以及洞察其在家庭环境中的可行性。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

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31.40

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1.10%

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312

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2 months

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