Thematic analysis of Para athletes’ and coaches’ perceptions of common injuries/illnesses and risk factors of sports injuries and illnesses in Para sport, the possibility to prevent injuries, health promotion and expectations of a possible health promotion intervention
| Theme | Codes | Meaning unit |
| Para sport-specific injuries and illnesses | Injuries occur in Para sport Impairment-specific risk factors General health | All athletes have had a sports injury Take long time to heal Infections are concern Comorbidity and daily life activity strains |
| Prevention | Adapted prevention measures Individual prevention measures | Most prevention measures are not adapted Need for prevention Coaches should have knowledge Different impairments and prerequisites |
| Health promotion | Para sport-specific health education | Need for better understanding of athlete health and the impairment Need for better understanding of training and the impairment Need for better understanding of factors such as sleep, nutrition and mental health |
| Adaptation and implementation | Accessibility The sports context | Must be adapted to athletes with various impairments Reminders within the sports and social media The educational web platform should be implemented within the sports context |