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| Authors: | Eva Dahlkvist Annika Nilsson Kirsti Skovdahl Maria Engström |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Health and Caring Sciences , University of G?vle , Sweden;2. Department of Health and Medicine , ?rebro University , Sweden;3. Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences , Uppsala University , Sweden;4. Department of Health and Medicine , ?rebro University , Sweden;5. Faculty of Health Sciences , Buskerud University College , Norway |
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| Abstract: | This article aims to describe the characteristics of and design elements in gardens/patios at 87 residential living homes for older people and to describe and compare residents’ and staff members’ perceptions of outdoor spaces. The aim was also to investigate factors related to residents' satisfaction with and stays in the garden/patio. The result showed that many gardens/patios had several recommended design elements and, at the same time, obvious deficiencies. The residents (n = 415) valued various aspects of the garden/patio more highly than did the staff (n = 667). Managers responsible for residential living homes for elderly people should take measures to ameliorate deficiencies and deficient elements in design and accessibility that are lacking so that the garden/patio can be used as an important health promotion resource in the care of elderly people. Residents and staff are important actors in such development work. |
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| Keywords: | design elements garden/patio residential living homes for older people |
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