Wadey, R., Okonkwo, C., Roche, K., Bauert, C., Day, M. C., Taylor, E., Mills, N., Needham, A., Langley, J., Wheeler, G. and Redford, C. (2025) Co-produced research to bridge the ‘Knowledge Gap’ to support physical activity participation in disabled children and young people with limb difference. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. pp. 1-19. ISSN 2159-6778
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Abstract
The objective of this nationwide (i.e., England), longitudinal (i.e., 2015-2024), and commissioned (i.e., National Disability Sport Organisation) study was to co-produce research with and for disabled children and young people with limb difference and their families to encourage participation in physical activity and create a more equitable and socially just society. Underpinned and informed by an equitable and experientially informed form of co-production, a core working group (N=45) was formed of families, service providers, and academics. Two research aims were constructed: (a) identify and understand a timely, relevant, and meaningful barrier to physical participation experienced by children and young people with limb difference and their families in England; and (b) co-produce resources that address this barrier and encourage physical activity participation. Multiple methods of data collection were used (N=4 multistakeholder sandpits; 84 meetings; N=351 nationwide surveys, N=26 focus groups, N=22 interviews). The barrier– ‘The Knowledge Gap’ (i.e., informational knowhow, experiential knowhow, and practical knowhow)– was addressed through three co-produced resources: website, social media forum, and physical activity events. Given a recent national survey in England found that disabled children are less active than their non-disabled peer (Activity Alliance 2020, 2024) and the World Health’s Organisation’s (2019) global action plan on physical activity, we believe this research makes a significant contribution to national and international strategy.
Publication Type: | Articles |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | co-production, co-design, participatory, exercise, health, qualitative |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV201 Physical education and training G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports > GV711 Coaching H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV40 Social service. Social work. Charilty organisation and pracitce > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children |
Divisions: | Academic Areas > Institute of Sport Research Entities > Centre for Health and Allied Sport and Exercise Science Research (CHASER) |
Depositing User: | Melissa Day |
Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2025 10:48 |
Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2025 10:48 |
URI: | https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/8222 |