The walking friendliness of ladder trails for the elderly: An empirical study in Chongqing

The Age-Friendly City: A Review on Policy Evaluation of Elderly Welfare

“…Objective environmental characteristics for measuring the quality of elderly pedestrian means by quantitative methods (SWEAT-R) [17] Mixed Method AFC domains [18] Mixed Method Elderly satisfaction, AFC housing indicator by WHO [19] Quantitative Sidewalk categories with various buffer sizes [20] Cities Investigation into the use of the concept of "Neoliberalism" in the management of the TSS program [21] Mixed Method Factors that need to be developed in the provision of housing for the elderly [22] Cities Urban Environment and Primary Health Services [23] Mixed Method Stairway Author Methods Variable [24] Quantitative Age-friendly experience [25] Mixed Method Spatial distribution of the elderly [26] Quantitative Walking behavior and access patterns of the surrounding environment in achieving the destination location [27] Mixed Method Factors causing anxiety, cognitive impairment and depression of the elderly in Odisha…”

“…In relation to the types of research methods that are widely used, the results of qualitative methods are obtained as a widely used method to evaluate the application of AFC in relevant articles, namely as many as 4 articles using it [20]. The next method that is widely used is the Mix Methods or mixed method between qualitative and quantitative, used by as many as 9 articles [11], [16], [21]- [23], [25], [27] [17] [18]. The last method used is a quantitative approach as an evaluation method in 4 AFC application studies [12], [28], [29] [19].…”

“…The most popular focus that is widely investigated is the evaluation ofenvironmental and building and facilities available outside the home for the Elderly, with a total of 11 (eleven) articles. In detail, the focus of the study includes, evaluation of the condition of pedestrian facilities in the form of sidewalks and stair paths for the elderly [12], [16], [23] [19] to a comparison of walking ethics and open space in a city with little population density (Brisbane, Australia) with a city with a high population density (Hong Kong) [29], as well as evaluating the physical condition of the surrounding environment and urban environment that can support the elderly to carry out activities outside the home [11], [14], [22], there is even an article that discusses the factors that cause anxiety, cognitive impairment and depression of the elderly in Odisha so that it requires policies in the fields of health, social, and support in the development of a healthy environment for the elderly [27].…”

“…According to similar research focusing on sidewalk facilities, empowering the elderly through participatory engagement can make them feel like contributing as members of their community and controlling their own health, and will increase community familiarity, foster a sense of place, and foster a sense of community because interaction with the larger community is facilitated [16], As a result, it is critical to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration among urban planners, landscape architects, public health experts, and engineers to create public spaces capable of fostering a strong attachment to place and sense of community, as well as the evaluation of trails on Mount Chongqing that results in a summary of the elements and principles for designing friendly trail stairs for senior citizens [23]. Furthermore, studies suggest that a low population density city (Brisbane) provide elderly-friendly housing in the city center with access to relevant destinations [29].…”