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. 2023 Feb 23;19(1):2-10.
doi: 10.12965/jer.2244502.251. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Development of a model of rehabilitation exercise and sports service delivery system for health promotion of people with disabilities

Dong-Il Kim #  1   2   3 , Ju-Hak Lee #  2   3 , Irully Jeong  4 , Taeeung Kim  5 , Muncheong Choi  6 , Seung-Soo Baek  5
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Development of a model of rehabilitation exercise and sports service delivery system for health promotion of people with disabilities

Dong-Il Kim et al. J Exerc Rehabil. .

Abstract

People with disabilities (PWD) suffer from chronic diseases and other problems due to their low physical activity compared to people without disabilities. Physical activity and exercise can prevent chronic diseases and improve health management. However, PWD do not receive proper rehabilitation exercise and sports services immediately after dicharge from hospitals. An effective model of rehabilitation exercise and sports service delivery system has not been established in Korea. This study aimed to present such a model for health promotion, which enables PWD to participate in exercise regularly in local communities. The model is presented by dividing it into sides of consumers and suppliers by analyzing domestic and foreign rehabilitation and sports service systems and expert meetings. The system presented in this study can help promote returning to normal social life and transition into sports in daily life for PWD. In addition, it is expected to positively affect local communities through training instructors in rehabilitation exercise and sports; it can serve as a bridge between rehabilitation in medical institutes and sports in daily life.

Keywords: Disabilities; Physical activity; Rehabilitation; Service delivery system; Sports.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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Rehabilitation exercise and sports service delivery system (consumers’ side).
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Rehabilitation exercise and sports service delivery system (providers’ side).
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