Enablers and Barriers in the Physical Environment of Care for Older People in Ordinary Housing: A Scoping Review
Cecilia Pettersson, Inga Malmqvist, Sten Gromark, Helle Wijk
Abstract
Our aim was to explore enablers and barriers in ordinary housing for older people in care. We systematically searched Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for relevant published research and gray material. The search resulted in a final sample of eight publications, four of which focused on accessibility for older people with dementia. Thematic analysis resulted in two themes: safety and accessibility. Future studies should focus on modifications to ordinary housing to achieve safe and comfortable environments for people who want to age in place and those who provide them with care.
Topics & Concepts
ScopusThematic analysisOlder peopleDementiaPsychologyGerontologyFocus groupAged careNursingMedicineMEDLINEQualitative researchSociologyPolitical scienceSocial scienceDiseasePathologyAnthropologyLawGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchMigration, Aging, and Tourism Studies