Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (5): 586-590.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.05.013

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Health benefits of home-based exercise rehabilitation for people with severe disabilities in Shenzhen, China

YANG Yaru1,2, YANG Jian1,2(), QIU Fubing2,3, SONG Beibei4, WANG Shaopu5, XIAO Xiaofei6, PENG Yifeng7   

  1. 1. College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    2. WHO-FIC Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
    3. Physical Education College, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
    4. School of Sports Medicine, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, Hubei 430079, China
    5. Guang‐dong Vocational Institute of Sports, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510663, China
    6. School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, China
    7. Shenzhen Duowei Rehabilitation Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518116, China
  • Received:2023-11-20 Revised:2023-11-27 Published:2024-05-25 Online:2024-06-12
  • Contact: YANG Jian, E-mail: yangjianxz@sina.com
  • Supported by:
    China Disabled Persons' Federation on Assistive Devices for the Disabled Research Project(2023CDPFAT-29);China Disabled Persons' Federation on Assistive Devices for the Disabled Research Project(2022CDPFAT-24)

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the needs and current situation of home-based exercise rehabilitation for people with disabilities, develop service plans for different types of disabilities, and assess its health benefits for people with severe disabilities.

Methods Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030: More Active People for a Healthier World and WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, functional and individualized home-based exercise rehabilitation plans for people with severe disabilities were developed. Begining from May, 2023, a six-month intervention was conducted for 37 people with severe disabilities. They were assessed with International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0), WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) before and after intervention.

Results The time of low-intensity leisure physical activity of IPAQ increased after intervention, while the scores of domains of cognition, mobility, self-care, getting along, life activities and participation, and total score of WHODAS 2.0 decreased, and the scores of physical health, psychological health, independence, and environment dimensions, and total score of WHOQOL-BREF increased.

Conclusion The functioning-oriented and individualized home exercise rehabilitation program can improve the level of physical activity, enhance the level of activity and boost the quality of life for people with severe disabilities.

Key words: people with severe disabilities, home-based rehabilitation, exercise rehabilitation, health benefits

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