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. 2024 Sep 24;12(19):1912. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12191912

Table 1.

The preparatory actions, instructions, and strategies reported in physical activity and sedentary behavior assessment methodologies for adults with intellectual disability (n = 91).

ID %
Preparatory Actions Before Data Collection
General Conducted a Local Venue Visit 2, 16, 18, 24, 47, 67, 69, 81–83, 87 12.1
Blinded PPT, CG, or Researcher 10, 19, 20, 25, 27, 52, 57, 66, 81, 82 11.0
Trained Research Staff 3, 17, 19, 54, 55, 74, 81, 90 8.8
Organized Logistics for Tool Return 18, 45, 58, 67, 73 5.5
Direct Observation Planned for Observer Changeovers 1, 81 2.2
Chose Convenient Timeframe for PPT 1 1.1
Wearables Designated Wearable Placement(s) and apparatus(-es) to secure it in place 2, 3, 4 , 5 , 7 , 10, 14–16 , 18 , 19, 21 , 24–27 , 30, 31 , 33 , 34 , 36–38 , 40 , 42 , 43 , 48, 49 , 50, 51 , 53 , 56–58 , 60 , 62, 63, 65–67 , 69 , 70 , 72, 73 , 75–82 , 85 , 87–89 61.5
Reported Epoch Length Setting 2, 14–17, 19, 26, 31, 33, 34, 40, 50, 51, 56, 58, 60–61, 63, 65, 67, 69–70, 73, 89 26.4
Placed Wearable on PPT Belt or Body 27, 36, 38, 49, 56, 65, 67, 71, 75, 77–79 14.3
Calibrated Wearable 10, 25, 36–38, 53, 56, 76, 83 9.9
Custom-Fit Wearable Bands 2, 14, 16, 27, 31, 62, 63, 67 8.8
Reported Sampling Frequency Setting 2, 14, 26, 31, 58, 61, 65, 89 8.8
Chose Long Timeframe 16, 37, 60 3.3
Provided Contact Information 18, 80 2.2
Subjective Tools Adapted or Altered Existing Tool 3, 16, 18, 27, 45, 54, 55, 78, 81, 82, 86, 87 13.2
Developed Tool or Instrument 23–25, 39, 53, 91 5.5
Identified Proximity of the Proxy 29, 46, 54, 55, 78 5.5
Prepared Examples of or on Tools 16, 18, 82, 86, 87 5.5
Prepared Paper and Online Version 39, 45 2.2
Verified PPT Understood Tasks 16, 65 2.2
Provided Instructions Before Data Collection To:
PPT Verbal Support 1, 4, 5, 14, 20, 23, 25, 38, 40, 46, 48–53, 55, 60, 65, 67, 69–71, 75, 77–80, 83–85, 87, 89, 90 37.4
Verbal Direct Instruction 2, 3, 5–7, 9, 16, 18, 25, 26, 30, 43, 49, 50, 53, 57, 58, 63, 66, 67, 76–79, 83, 85 28.6
Verbal Explanation 20, 24, 65, 80, 82 5.5
Written Guidelines 2, 63, 67, 80 4.4
Visual Demonstration(s) 18, 42, 82, 83 4.4
Video-Enhanced Instruction 53, 82 2.2
Visual Activity Schedules 25 1.1
CG Verbal Direct Instruction 5, 15, 16 *, 36, 37, 48, 63, 67, 76–79, 82, 83, 88 16.5
Verbal Support 1, 12, 40, 67, 75–76, 78–79 8.8
Written Guidelines 2, 45, 63, 67, 72, 80, 82 7.7
Verbal Explanation 20, 46, 56, 65, 80, 82 6.6
Visual Demonstration(s) 42, 83 2.2
Familiarization With Assessment Tools Before Data Collection For:
PPT Practice in Supervised Setting 16, 25, 27, 48, 81–83 7.7
Habituate in Unsupervised Setting 57, 73 2.2
CG Practice in Supervised Setting 82 1.1
Behavioral Strategies Undertaken During Data Collection By:
PPT Self-Monitored in Log or Diary 9, 16 , 25 , 26, 27 , 44, 46, 47, 51, 52, 58 , 67 , 77–84 22.0
Environmental Modification/Behavioral Support 18–19, 30, 43, 53, 66, 82 7.7
CG Provided Assistance or Supervision 5 *, 9, 15, 18 *, 19, 22 *, 24 *, 27 *, 29 *, 33 *, 38 *, 51 *, 52 *, 54–57, 65 *, 68 *, 75 *, 78 *, 80, 86 *, 87 *, 91 * 27.5
Monitored in Log or Diary 1, 9 *, 16 *, 17, 25 *, 26, 27 *, 36, 37, 46, 47, 51, 52, 58 , 67 , 76, 78–83, 85 , 88, 89 27.5
Establishing Conditions to Facilitate Data Collection 15, 39, 43, 45, 54, 56, 57 *, 76, 78–80 12.1
Environmental Modification/Behavioral Support 39, 45, 82 3.3
Provided Negative Feedback 76, 78 2.2
Verified Log Entry Accuracy 27 1.1
Researcher Establishing Conditions to Facilitate Data Collection 7, 10, 16, 22–24, 27 *, 28–30, 43, 45, 46, 52–55, 57, 58, 65, 73, 78, 80–82, 85, 87, 90, 91 31.9
Provided Assistance or Supervision 14–16 *, 25 *, 27 *, 29, 36–38, 43, 74, 78, 91 14.3
Provided Monetary Incentives 3, 16, 19, 22, 25–26, 29, 48, 89 9.9
Modified Assessment Timeframe 15–16, 43 *, 57 *, 60, 62, 67 7.7
Collected Tool at Convenient Locations for PPT/CG 40, 48, 49, 63, 85, 87 6.6
Monitored in Log or Diary 1, 10, 25 *, 27 *, 81 5.5
Environmental Modification/Behavioral Support 1, 81 2.2

Notes. CD: cannot determine; CG: caregiver; ID: study identification number (see Table A2); PPT: participant. * As needed. Only designated wearable placement and not apparatus for securing into place. Not used for PA or SB volume.