Research Study Abstract

Patterns of objectively measured sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities

  • Published on June 13, 2019

Background
The purpose of this study was to investigate the patterns of objectively measured sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Methods
Baseline accelerometer data were pooled from two randomized controlled trials of lifestyle behaviour change programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Patterns of sedentary behaviours were computed including total volume, number, and duration of bouts and breaks.

Results
Participants spent >70% of the day sedentary (8 hr), which was generally accumulated in short sedentary bouts (<10 min). Participants were engaged in significantly more sedentary time during the morning, although differences between time of day were small (mean bout duration range: 19.8–22.3 min).

Conclusions
The findings add valuable insight into the patterns of sedentary behaviours among adults with intellectual disabilities. Further research investigating the patterns and context of sedentary behaviour is required to develop targeted interventions to reduce total sedentary time in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Author(s)

  • Leanne Harris 1
  • Arlene M. McGarty 2
  • Thessa Hilgenkamp 3
  • Fiona Mitchell 4
  • Craig A. Melville 2

Institution(s)

  • 1

    School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
  • 2

    Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
  • 3

    Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
  • 4

    Physical Activity for Health, School of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK

Journal

JARID

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