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Analysis of Satisfaction with Indoor Spatial Layout of Older Adults in Nursing Homes

In: Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

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  • Lifei Zhang

    (Hefei University of Technology)

  • Qingyu Shi

    (Hefei University of Technology)

  • Jingyu Yu

    (Hefei University of Technology)

Abstract

Due to accelerated population aging, nursing homes have been greatly developed in China. However, most of the indoor spatial layout design of nursing homes are independent respectively and lack of connection, which can not well meet the daily life requirements of older adults. In order to ease the pressure of aging and improve the quality of life of the elderly in nursing homes, this paper aims to analyze the indoor spatial layout of nursing homes for further optimization. The methods of field observation and on-site interview were used to investigate the satisfaction of elderly people with the indoor spatial layout of nursing homes. Data analysis software Nvivo11 was adopted to qualitatively analyze the content of interviews. Older adults’ general movement patterns in the nursing home were obtained using RFID positioning technology. The results revealed that the indoor space function allocation of the nursing home was unreasonable and some space utilization rates were low. The bedroom was the place where older adults spend their most time in the nursing home. The location of elevators in nursing homes was important for spatial cohesion. The diversity of spatial functions, spatial size, and relative distance between spaces would affect older adults’ satisfaction with the spatial layout of nursing homes. This study is expected to provide nursing homes with suggestions for both space design and management service to enhance older adults’ quality of life.

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  • Lifei Zhang & Qingyu Shi & Jingyu Yu, 2024. "Analysis of Satisfaction with Indoor Spatial Layout of Older Adults in Nursing Homes," Lecture Notes in Operations Research, in: Dezhi Li & Patrick X. W. Zou & Jingfeng Yuan & Qian Wang & Yi Peng (ed.), Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate, chapter 0, pages 149-163, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:lnopch:978-981-97-1949-5_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-1949-5_11
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