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The Relationship Between Physical Housing Characteristics, Housing Accessibility and Different Aspects of Health Among Community-Dwelling Older People: A Systematic Review

Heller, Christina LU orcid ; Haak, Maria LU ; Schmidt, Steven LU orcid ; Chiatti, Carlos LU ; Ekstam, Lisa LU orcid ; Nilsson, Maria H LU orcid and Slaug, Björn LU orcid (2024) In Journal of Aging and Health 36(1-2). p.120-132
Abstract
Objectives: To synthesize the evidence on the relationships between physical housing characteristics or housing accessibility and different aspects of health among community-dwelling people 60 years and older.
Methods: A systematic review of recent evidence with a narrative synthesis was conducted.
Results: We included 15 studies and found three themes covering physical housing characteristics or housing accessibility that are associated with aspects of health among community-dwelling older adults: (1) interventions by home modifications targeting housing features both at entrances and indoors; (2) non-interventions targeting indoor features; (3) non-interventions targeting entrance features, that is, the presence of an elevator or... (More)
Objectives: To synthesize the evidence on the relationships between physical housing characteristics or housing accessibility and different aspects of health among community-dwelling people 60 years and older.
Methods: A systematic review of recent evidence with a narrative synthesis was conducted.
Results: We included 15 studies and found three themes covering physical housing characteristics or housing accessibility that are associated with aspects of health among community-dwelling older adults: (1) interventions by home modifications targeting housing features both at entrances and indoors; (2) non-interventions targeting indoor features; (3) non-interventions targeting entrance features, that is, the presence of an elevator or stairs at the entrance. The overall quality of evidence across studies was assessed as very low.
Discussion: The findings highlight the need for studies with a stronger research design and higher methodological quality that address the physical housing environment in relation to health among older adults to strengthen the body of evidence. (Less)
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Physical housing characteristics, Housing accessibility, Health, Ageing population
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Journal of Aging and Health
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36
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1-2
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120 - 132
publisher
SAGE Publications
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  • pmid:37201208
  • scopus:85161667957
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0898-2643
DOI
10.1177/08982643231175367
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Simulation models that enable long-term prediction and cost-benefit analysis related to housing adaptation needs for a population ageing in place
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English
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