Participation in Everyday Life Before and After a Housing Adaptation. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thordardottir, Björg; Fänge, Agneta Malmgren; Chiatti, Carlos; Ekstam, Lisa
• Is Part Of: Journal of housing for the elderly. Volume 33:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 55
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Content analysis -- engagement -- occupational therapy -- performance -- semistructured interviews; Older people -- Dwellings -- Periodicals; Aging -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 363.5946
• DOI: 10.1080/02763893.2018.1451800
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0276-3893

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Housing adaptation aims to enable clients to live independently in their own homes. Studies focusing on participation in everyday life following a housing adaptation are lacking and needed. This study aimed to explore housing adaptation clients' experiences of participation in everyday life before and after a housing adaptation, through the lens of a housing adaptation, using a qualitative follow-up design, with 11 participants. It was found that when the housing adaptation met the participants' needs, performance of activities improved and the housing adaptation opened doors to engagement and participation in everyday life. Thus, focus on performance and engagement in everyday life at the onset of the housing adaptation process, combined with regular follow-ups, may enhance participation.