Development and validation of a questionnaire to identify the needs detected by the Mixed Ability rugby environment (Q-NeMAR): Dataset

Abstract

The aim of this study is to draw up a tool to identify the needs detected by the Mixed Ability Rugby environment for its promotion as a means of inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and in the community. The Delphi method is used for the development and validation of the tool. A coordinating group is formed, made up of 5 people (2 linked to the university and 3 specialists in Mixed Ability Rugby), and a group of experts in which 17 professionals in processes of inclusion, sport and disability from Spain, Chile and Ecuador participated. The coordinating group drafts the questionnaire and identifies the groups within the agents involved in the Mixed Ability Rugby environment to whom the questionnaire is addressed: players with and without disabilities, family members/personal assistants/support persons or legal representatives of players, coaching and support staff of clubs, and referees. Three consultation rounds with experts are carried out to determine the final structure and content of the questionnaire. As a result, the Q-NeMAR questionnaire is obtained, which will show the needs detected by these agents to promote Mixed Ability Rugby. This will enable the development of strategies and policies to improve its visibility in order to create opportunities for inclusion of all people in sport.