A Qualitative Exploration of Perspectives From Young Adults With Intellectual Disabilities and Their Caregivers Participating in a Lifestyle Intervention to Enhance Cooking Skills and Physical Fitness.
Amy E Bodde, Jessica C Danon, Lyndsie Koon and 6 others
PMID 41558764WHAT IT FOUND
Participants and caregivers valued a combined cooking and functional fitness programme for building independence and social connection.
They highlighted transportation barriers and requested flexible options for working alone or with peers to better suit individual preferences.
Key findings
01Participants reported applying functional fitness exercises and cooking skills at home, leading to increased independence and self-confidence.
02While social interaction was a key motivator for many, some participants expressed a preference for working alone rather than in pairs.
03Transportation was identified as a primary logistical barrier, with caregivers noting that without assistance, participation would have been impossible.
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What it does not show
Only 14 of the 21 pilot participants were interviewed, so the findings may not represent the entire group. All participants lived with their caregivers, so the results do not reflect the experiences of those living independently or in supported housing. Caregivers provided more detailed responses than participants, who often gave brief answers, potentially skewing the thematic weight toward caregiver perspectives. This is a qualitative study of a pilot intervention; it does not measure clinical outcomes or efficacy.
Declared interests
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
The easy way to misread this
Do not interpret the reported improvements in independence and confidence as evidence that this specific intervention works. This is a qualitative study of participants' experiences and perceptions, not a controlled trial measuring outcomes.
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