The potential of a home modification strategy-A universal design approach to existing housing

Carnemolla, P; Bridge, C

The potential of a home modification strategy-A universal design approach to existing housing

Carnemolla, P

Bridge, C

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Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: Assistive Technology Research Series, 2014, 35 pp. 259 - 268
Issue Date:: 2014-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Carnemolla, P https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2451-9427	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Bridge, C	en_US
dc.date.issued	2014-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Assistive Technology Research Series, 2014, 35 pp. 259 - 268	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9781614994022	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1383-813X	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/121380
dc.description.abstract	The significance of home modifications for ageing populations extends beyond the physical modification of an existing home. This paper discusses the potential for home modifications to impact the process of ageing well. Home modifications apply Universal Design Principles in the targeted and restricted setting of an existing home environment. There is evidence to suggest that home modifications operate on dual levels - addressing broader societal concerns about accessible housing and care demand, while concurrently addressing the individual needs of older people who want to age well in their own home. This paper refers to preliminary findings of an ongoing research project investigating the value of home modifications. It uses a mixed method approach (AQoL utility scoring and thematic analysis) to analyse survey responses from home modification recipients (n=89). Preliminary findings reveal an increase in utility scores following home modifications, this increase in health related quality of life is further supported by the thematic analysis. These results are discussed in terms of the dual role that home modifications play in responding to individual needs and broader society and reinforce that home modifications play a variety of roles in supporting ageing well at home that extend beyond the physical environment. In conclusion, the research supports and contributes to developing evidence that home modifications have the potential to support the changing social needs of Australia's ageing populations in ageing well by impacting health related quality of life and improving feelings of independence, and safety/confidence. © 2014 The authors and IOS Press.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Assistive Technology Research Series	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3233/978-1-61499-403-9-259	en_US
dc.title	The potential of a home modification strategy-A universal design approach to existing housing	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.citation.volume	35	en_US
utslib.for	1205 Urban and Regional Planning	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	35	en_US

Abstract:

The significance of home modifications for ageing populations extends beyond the physical modification of an existing home. This paper discusses the potential for home modifications to impact the process of ageing well. Home modifications apply Universal Design Principles in the targeted and restricted setting of an existing home environment. There is evidence to suggest that home modifications operate on dual levels - addressing broader societal concerns about accessible housing and care demand, while concurrently addressing the individual needs of older people who want to age well in their own home. This paper refers to preliminary findings of an ongoing research project investigating the value of home modifications. It uses a mixed method approach (AQoL utility scoring and thematic analysis) to analyse survey responses from home modification recipients (n=89). Preliminary findings reveal an increase in utility scores following home modifications, this increase in health related quality of life is further supported by the thematic analysis. These results are discussed in terms of the dual role that home modifications play in responding to individual needs and broader society and reinforce that home modifications play a variety of roles in supporting ageing well at home that extend beyond the physical environment. In conclusion, the research supports and contributes to developing evidence that home modifications have the potential to support the changing social needs of Australia's ageing populations in ageing well by impacting health related quality of life and improving feelings of independence, and safety/confidence. © 2014 The authors and IOS Press.

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