None of the studies reported the reliability and validity of the methods used to measure sedentary behaviour .
Supporting positive change in lifestyle behaviours is a priority in tackling the health inequalities experienced by adults with intellectual disabilities .
In this systematic review , we examine the evidence on the definition , measurement and epidemiology of sedentary behaviour of adults with intellectual disabilities .
Many research ers do not distinguish between insufficient physical activity and sedentary behaviour .
Walk well: a randomised controlled trial of a walking intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities: study protocol
Background Walking interventions have been shown to have a positive impact on physical activity ( PA ) levels , health and wellbeing for adult and older adult population s. There has been very little work carried out to explore the effectiveness of walking interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities . This paper will provide details of the Walk Well intervention , design ed for adults with intellectual disabilities , and a r and omised controlled trial ( RCT ) to test its effectiveness . Methods / design This study will adopt a RCT design , with participants allocated to the walking intervention group or a waiting list control group . The intervention consists of three PA consultations ( baseline , six weeks and 12 weeks ) and an individualised 12 week walking programme . A range of measures will be completed by participants at baseline , post intervention ( three months from baseline ) and at follow up ( three months post intervention and six months from baseline ) . All outcome measures will be collected by a research er who will be blinded to the study groups . The primary outcome will be steps walked per day , measured using accelerometers . Secondary outcome measures will include time spent in PA per day ( across various intensity levels ) , time spent in sedentary behaviour per day , quality of life , self-efficacy and anthropometric measures to monitor weight change . Discussion Since there are currently no published RCTs of walking interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities , this RCT will examine if a walking intervention can successfully increase PA , health and wellbeing of adults with intellectual disabilities . Trial registration IS RCT N : IS RCT
None of the studies reported the reliability and validity of the methods used to measure sedentary behaviour .
Supporting positive change in lifestyle behaviours is a priority in tackling the health inequalities experienced by adults with intellectual disabilities .
In this systematic review , we examine the evidence on the definition , measurement and epidemiology of sedentary behaviour of adults with intellectual disabilities .
Many research ers do not distinguish between insufficient physical activity and sedentary behaviour .