Single case experimental design : a rigorous method for addressing inequity and enhancing precision within Para sport and exercise medicine research

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Tweedy, Sean, Dutia, Iain, Cairney, John and Beckman, Emma. (2024). Single case experimental design : a rigorous method for addressing inequity and enhancing precision within Para sport and exercise medicine research. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 58(21), pp. 1242-1243. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108587
AuthorsTweedy, Sean, Dutia, Iain, Cairney, John and Beckman, Emma
Abstract

Approximately 4400 athletes from 184 nations competed in 22 sports at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. However, it is recognised that athletes with more severe disabilities and high support needs are under- represented in sport, and strategies to increase representation are required. Focusing on individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), we present evidence that people with high support needs are also under-represented in Para sport and exercise medicine (P- SEM) research. We outline why single case experimental designs (SCEDs) are a rigorous and effective means of addressing under- representation in P- SEM research.

KeywordsParalympic Studies; cerebral palsy; CP; Para sport
Year01 Jan 2024
JournalBritish Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal citation58 (21), pp. 1242-1243
PublisherB M J Group
ISSN0306-3674
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108587
Web address (URL)https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/21/1242
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Online12 Nov 2024
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Accepted11 Sep 2024
Deposited18 Feb 2025
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