To enhance the confidence of children and adolescents with medical conditions and disabilities to engage in healthy, active lifestyles. Children with medical conditions and disabilities often exhibit more sedentary lifestyles relative to peers and are at increased risk of poor health outcomes. Clinical experience suggests physical activity confidence is an important factor influencing physical activity participation.
Researchers
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Patricia Longmuir
Senior Scientist, CHEO Research Institute
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Hana Alazem
Investigator, CHEO Research Institute