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Systematic Reviews and Meta-Syntheses

Participant experiences and perceptions of physical activity-enhancing interventions for people with physical impairments and mobility limitations: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research evidence

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Pages 179-196 | Received 14 Sep 2016, Accepted 21 Feb 2017, Published online: 13 Mar 2017

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