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 .
Embedding sustainable physical activities into the everyday lives of adults with intellectual disabilities: a randomised controlled trial
Background Adults with intellectual disability ( ID ) are physically very inactive . This study will compare two approaches to increasing physical activity in adults with ID : a lifestyle physical activity ( light-moderate intensity ) approach and a structured exercise ( moderate-vigorous intensity ) approach . The trial will compare the short-term ( 3-month ) and long-term ( 9-month ) outcomes and sustainability of each approach with a usual-care control group . Methods / Design A three-arm r and omised controlled trial ( RCT ) will be conducted . Ninety adults with ID aged 18 - 55 will be r and omly assigned to one of three groups : 1 ) a lifestyle physical activity group ( n = 30 ) , 2 ) a structured exercise group ( n = 30 ) , or 3 ) a usual care control group ( n = 30 ) . Participants in both groups will receive a 12-week intervention delivered by exercise specialists in the community with disability service staff , after which intervention will continue for 6 months , delivered by disability service staff only . Primary outcomes are aerobic fitness , 12-hour energy expenditure , and proxy-reported everyday physical activity . Secondary outcomes include objective ly assessed physical activity and sedentary behaviour , intervention compliance , functional walking capacity , participation in domestic activities , muscle strength , body composition , psychosocial outcomes , quality of life and health care costs . Discussion The trial results will determine the effectiveness and sustainability of two approaches to increasing physical activity and exercise among adults with ID.Trial registration IS RCT N77889248 ( 18 April 2012 )
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 .