Outdoor recreation among wheeled mobility users: perceived barriers and facilitators.
Ashley MenziesCarolyn MazanJaimie F BorisoffJohanne L MattieWilliam Ben MortensonPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2020)
The study highlighted participants' current experiences, their perceived barriers, and several ways to enhance outdoor recreation participation among wheelchair users, including: developing new adaptations, creating policies, increasing access to affordable equipment and programmes, and reducing barriers in built and natural environments.Implications for rehabilitationWheelchair users participate in a wide variety of outdoor activities.Wheelchair users experience various barriers and challenges when participating in outdoor recreation.Despite recent improvements, environmental changes are needed to allow wheelchair users to access outdoor recreation.Further development of adaptive equipment is needed in order for wheelchair users to access their desired outdoor recreation activities.