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Accessible Home Environments for People with Functional Limitations: A Systematic Review
Hea Young Cho1,2, Malcolm MacLachlan3,4,5,6, Michael Clarke7
1Centre for Global Health, Trinity College Dublin, 7-9 Leinster Street South, Dublin 2, Ireland. choh@tcd.ie.
Summary
Accessible home modifications improve health and social outcomes for individuals with functional limitations. Unmodified homes can lead to disability for those with physical impairments.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Accessible home environments are crucial for individuals with functional limitations.
- Lack of home accessibility can exacerbate disability and negatively impact health and social well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the health and social effects of accessible home environments for people with functional limitations.
- To inform policy guidelines and public health interventions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies published since 2004.
- Searched MEDLINE and nine other electronic databases.
- Included 14 studies appraised using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool.
Main Results:
- Interventions enhancing home accessibility show positive health and social effects.
- Inaccessible homes contribute to disability among individuals with physical impairments.
Conclusions:
- Home accessibility modifications are vital for maintaining health and social participation.
- Policy and public health initiatives should prioritize accessible housing solutions.
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