The Role of the Built Environment on the Quality of Life for Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities in Asia: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The quality of the built environmental features in long-term care (LTC) homes significantly influences residents' functioning (e.g., wayfinding, self-care, and social interaction) and well-being. There is limited research on the characteristics of the built environment of LTC and its influence on residents' quality of life in countries in the Asia-Pacific region (e.g., East Asia and South Asia). The older adult population in this region is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades. There are distinctive perceptions of nursing home, nursing home environments, and sociocultural norms in this geographic region. Given this context, a better understanding of the built environment of LTC facilities in this region can inform design professionals an

SUBMITTER: Chaudhury H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9354229 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature