• Family members and health care workers' perspectives on motivational factors of participation in physical activity for people with intellectual disability: A qualitative study 

      Michalsen, Henriette; Wangberg, Silje C; Anke, Audny; Hartvigsen, Gunnar; Jaccheri, Maria Letizia; Arntzen, Cathrine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-21)
      <i>Background</i> - People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have lower levels of physical activity than the general population. The aim of this study was to understand the motivational factors of participation in physical activity for people with ID from the perspectives of the family members and staff.<p> <p><i>Method</i> - An abductive qualitative design was used. Social Cognitive Theory ...
    • mHealth Support to Stimulate Physical Activity in Individuals With Intellectual Disability: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pilot Study 

      Michalsen, Henriette; Wangberg, Silje C; Hartvigsen, Gunnar; Henriksen, André; Jaccheri, Maria Letizia; Jahnsen, Reidun Birgitta; Thrane, Gyrd; Arntzen, Cathrine; Anke, Audny Gabriele Wagner (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-15)
      Background: Several studies have shown that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have low levels of physical activity (PA), and intervention studies on PA suggest inconsistent evidence. The use of technology as a means of motivation for PA has yet to be extensively explored and needs to be further investigated.<p> <p>Objective: We aim to assess the feasibility and acceptability of ...
    • Physical Activity With Tailored mHealth Support for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial 

      Michalsen, Henriette; Wangberg, Silje C; Hartvigsen, Gunnar; Jaccheri, Maria Letizia; Muzny, Miroslav; Henriksen, André; Olsen, Monica Isabel; Thrane, Gyrd; Jahnsen, Reidun Birgitta; Pettersen, Gunn; Arntzen, Cathrine; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-29)
      <i>Background</i>: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have lower levels of physical activity (PA) and greater barriers for participation in fitness activities compared with members of the general population. As increased PA has positive effects on cardiovascular and psychosocial health, it is exceedingly important to identify effective interventions for use in everyday settings. Mobile ...