Exploring life-space in the nursing home. An observational longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional performance-based measurements of mobility fail to recognize the interaction between the individual and their environment. Life-space (LS) forms a central element in the broader context of mobility and has received growing attention in gerontology. Still, knowledge on LS in the nursing home (NH) remains sparse. The aim of this study was to identify LS trajectories in people with dementia from time of NH admission, and explore characteristics associated with LS over time.

Methods

In total, 583 people with dementia were included at NH admission and assessed biannually for 3 years. LS was assessed using the Nursing Home Life-Space Diameter. Association with individual (age, sex, general medical health, number of medications, pain, physical performance, de

SUBMITTER: Sverdrup K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8243900 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature