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Improving home-like environments in long-term care units: an exploratory mixed-method study.

Suyeon Bae¹, Dayoung Kim²

¹Department of Housing and Interior Design, Age Tech-Convergence Major, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea. sbae@khu.ac.kr.

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|June 9, 2024

Summary

Older adults in long-term care generally find their living spaces home-like and private, though some desire larger rooms. Their well-being, including low depression and good sleep quality, is influenced by the environment and staff interactions.

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Home-like Long-term care units Mood Older adults Sleep

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Environmental Psychology
Healthcare Design

Background:

Increasing demand for aged care services highlights the need for suitable long-term care environments.
Nursing homes often lack a home-like atmosphere, impacting resident well-being.
Understanding resident perceptions of living spaces is crucial for enhancing quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore South Korean long-term care residents' perceptions of home-like features and privacy.
To identify factors influencing residents' satisfaction with their living environments.
To provide insights for improving the quality of life in long-term care settings.

Main Methods:

Exploratory mixed-method study involving 15 residents in a South Korean long-term care unit.
Assessed perceptions of homeliness and privacy.
Utilized the Geriatric Depression Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Main Results:

Most residents reported satisfaction with homeliness and privacy, though some desired more privacy.
Low scores on depression and sleep quality scales were observed.
Sleep quality was linked to sensory environment, staff visits, and room temperature.
Residents appreciated social support and private rooms but desired larger spaces.

Conclusions:

Preliminary insights suggest a generally positive perception of living spaces among long-term care residents.
Environmental factors and social support significantly influence resident well-being and sleep quality.
Recommendations for improving long-term care environments include enhancing privacy and room size.