Quantification of Aquatic Interventions in Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review

Quantification of Aquatic Interventions in Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review

2013 | Declerck, M., Karklina, B., & Daly, D.
The study aimed to quantify and summarize aquatic interventions for children with disabilities, including all levels of evidence. Forty-five intervention studies were included, categorized into nine disability groups. The largest number of studies were in the "diseases and disabilities of the nervous system" (N = 15) and "mental and behavioral disorders" (N = 15) groups. Swimming and aquatic interventions were less common for sensory system and integration deficits, circulatory system problems, and congenital malformations. The categorization of interventions was challenging due to lack of common definitions, detailed intervention plans, and varying pool types. Most studies did not report training intensity, which is crucial for replication. The duration of interventions ranged from 5 to 36 weeks, with 1-3 sessions per week and 30-60 minutes per session. Water temperature was reported in only 36% of studies. The study highlights the need for standardized guidelines and detailed reporting to improve the effectiveness and reproducibility of aquatic interventions for children with disabilities.The study aimed to quantify and summarize aquatic interventions for children with disabilities, including all levels of evidence. Forty-five intervention studies were included, categorized into nine disability groups. The largest number of studies were in the "diseases and disabilities of the nervous system" (N = 15) and "mental and behavioral disorders" (N = 15) groups. Swimming and aquatic interventions were less common for sensory system and integration deficits, circulatory system problems, and congenital malformations. The categorization of interventions was challenging due to lack of common definitions, detailed intervention plans, and varying pool types. Most studies did not report training intensity, which is crucial for replication. The duration of interventions ranged from 5 to 36 weeks, with 1-3 sessions per week and 30-60 minutes per session. Water temperature was reported in only 36% of studies. The study highlights the need for standardized guidelines and detailed reporting to improve the effectiveness and reproducibility of aquatic interventions for children with disabilities.
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