Effect of the Physical Environment on Health and Well-Being of Nursing Homes Residents: A Scoping Review

Bourdon, Etienne; Havreng-Théry, Charlotte; Lafuente, Carmelo; Belmin, Joël

doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2022.05.026

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“…With the growing evidence of non-pharmacological interventions, there is an increasing interest in adapting the environment [18], specifically the sonic environment, which is already a topic of many investigations in schools, restaurants and parks [19,20]. Brown et al [21] described the role of sound in clinical environments and the damaging effects of sound, emphasizing mental health care.…”

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The Influence of Everyday Acoustic Environments on the Challenging Behavior in Dementia: A Participatory Observation Study in Nursing Homes

Talebzadeh

Decoutere

Mynsbrugge

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Challenging behavior (CB) is a group of behaviors, reactions and symptoms due to dementia, which can be challenging for the caregivers. The study aims to research the influence of acoustics on CB in people with dementia (PwD). An ethnographic method was used to study the daily life of PwD in their nursing homes with a specific focus on how people react to everyday environmental sounds. Thirty-five residents were included in the sample based on purposeful, homogeneous group characteristics and sampling. Empirical data were collected using 24/7 participatory observations. The collected data were analyzed using a phenomenological–hermeneutical method: a naïve understanding, a structural analysis and a comprehensive understanding. The result shows that the onset of CB depends on whether the resident feels safe and is triggered by an excess or lack of stimuli. The excess or shortage of stimuli and whether and when it affects a person is personal. It depends on various factors, the person’s state and the time of day, the nature of the stimuli, familiarity, or strangeness is also a determining factor for the onset and progression of CB. The results can form an essential basis for developing soundscapes to make the PwD feel safe and reduce CB.

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The Influence of Everyday Acoustic Environments on the Challenging Behavior in Dementia: A Participatory Observation Study in Nursing Homes

Talebzadeh

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Mynsbrugge

et al. 2023

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“…Several parts of the environment, such as noise reduction, lighting settings, natural light, easy access to gardens, dining environments, and interior settings, affect health more significantly than the environment surrounding the elderly, for example, nursing homes or residential homes (Bourdon et al, 2022). One environmental modification that can be attempted to create a therapeutic environment for the elderly is an environment with multisensory stimuli.…”

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Assessing needs for developing a multisensory room design with Javanese gestures for older adults

Mendrofa,

Hani,

Widyastuti

et al. 2023

Public Health of Indonesia

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Background: Multisensory stimulation in the elderly helps train cognitive function and motor skills by incorporating elements that stimulate their senses. The application of a multisensory room caters to sensory stimulation identified for individuals experiencing cognitive decline from moderate to severe and those with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's, Dementia, and Alzheimer's. Objective: This study aimed to assess needs to develop a multisensory room design tailored with a Javanese cultural approach for the older adults. Methods: A plan for a multisensory room was made involving experts in gerontic nursing, design, and interior space design. Qualitative data collection utilized the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) technique. FGD was employed to comprehend factors associated with the necessity of a therapeutic room for the elderly, especially concerning the functionality of the multisensory space. Additionally, the FGD sought to identify Javanese cultural elements applicable to the room concept. Participants in the FGD included geriatric nurses, representatives from Alzheimer's Indonesia, Javanese cultural experts, architects, and Health Service members. The analysis of FGD results was conducted using the Colaizzi method. This involved creating transcripts from the FGD, multiple readings of the transcripts, extracting significant statements, validation with participants, and formulating meaningful themes, sub-themes, and categories. The themes identified during the data analysis were integrated and presented as research outcomes. Results: Two themes emerged from the analysis: aspects that need to be considered when creating a multisensory room and the elements in a multisensory room. Conclusion: By addressing the demand for innovative elderly health services and collaborating with stakeholders in developing spatial models, this study anticipates the creation of applicable and beneficial space designs. This endeavor aims to validate the effectiveness of the applied concepts in line with evolving health needs, particularly concerning the elderly population.

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Easing the Difficulty of Choosing a Nursing Home: Usability and Acceptability of Immersive Virtual Reality as a Spatial Presentation Tool for Older Adults

Wang,

Shen

2024

International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction

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Effect of the Physical Environment on Health and Well-Being of Nursing Homes Residents: A Scoping Review

Cited by 4 publications

References 67 publications

The Influence of Everyday Acoustic Environments on the Challenging Behavior in Dementia: A Participatory Observation Study in Nursing Homes

The Influence of Everyday Acoustic Environments on the Challenging Behavior in Dementia: A Participatory Observation Study in Nursing Homes

Assessing needs for developing a multisensory room design with Javanese gestures for older adults

Easing the Difficulty of Choosing a Nursing Home: Usability and Acceptability of Immersive Virtual Reality as a Spatial Presentation Tool for Older Adults

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