Navigator Role for Promoting Adaptive Sports and Recreation Participation in Individuals With Disabilities.

This was an exploratory study without a tested patient navigator outcome, so it cannot show that navigation increases adaptive sports or physical activity participation. Survey responses were anonymous and recruited through varied channels, so it is unclear who was invited and who chose to respond. The sample was near exclusively White, with 80% of children and 83% of adults reported as White, so it may not reflect people of color or underserved communities. Not all disability types were represented, and the other disability category was not described. Children were not asked directly; parents reported for them, so child perspectives may differ. The survey was not tested to see whether its questions consistently measure barriers and preferences, so the ratings may not be stable or comparable. Focus group findings came from 34 participants and may not generalize.

The article metadata indicates extramural NIH research support. Financial disclosure statements were obtained, and the authors reported no conflicts of interest.

Do not read this as evidence that a patient navigator improves adaptive sports participation. The study was exploratory and reported preferences, barriers, and experiences, not a tested navigator outcome.