Title | Creating an effective physical activity-based health promotion programme for adults with a brain injury. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Driver, S, Irwin, K, Woolsey, A, Pawlowski, J |
Journal | Brain injury : [BI] |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 12 |
Pagination | 1482-92 |
Date Published | 2012 |
Keywords | United States |
Abstract | PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To describe the processes involved with developing and implementing a physical activity-based health promotion programme for people with a brain injury, summarize previous health promotion research efforts and provide an actual example of a programme entitled P.A.C.E, a 'Physical Activity Centred Education' programme. REASONING BEHIND LITERATURE SELECTION: Brain injury is a serious public health issue due to the incidence, complexity and high healthcare costs. Health promotion programmes that incorporate physical activity have been shown to improve the health of people with a disability. However, if programmes are to be successful they have to be appropriately designed, otherwise individuals will not adopt and maintain the desired health behaviours. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS: Readers will have an understanding of (1) how a theoretical framework drives programme development, (2) the strategies required to facilitate behaviour change, (3) how previous research supports the use of a physical activity-based health promotion programme and (4) how to implement a programme. CONCLUSIONS: Future research ideas are provided so as to stimulate research in the area of physical activity-based health promotion programmes for people with a brain injury. |
DOI | 10.3109/02699052.2012.694568 |