Needs, benefits, and issues related to home adaptation: a user-centered case series applying a mixed-methods design.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Home adaptation can be a key contributor to successfully aging at home, allowing older adults to remain in a familiar environment while maintaining their quality of life and well-being despite progressing functional difficulties. Although several theoretical studies on home adaptations exist, the benefits of custom home adaptations remain poorly evaluated. The present study's primary aims were to explore older adults' expectations and needs regarding home adaptations and evaluate the impact of individualized home adaptations on quality of life, fear of falling, independence, and difficulties using adapted rooms. Its secondary aim was to describe the barriers and facilitators of home adaptation.

Method

The 15 homes in this case series were adapted using an inclus

SUBMITTER: Schorderet C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9235135 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature