Introducing the Outdoor Environment as an Arena for Person-Centered Care and Rehabilitation at Residential Care Facilities for Older Adults—A Care Worker’s Perspective
Journal article, 2024
Despite research on positive health effects of outdoor stays, outdoor environments at residential care facilities for older adults seem to be rarely used for person-centered care and rehabilitation. The aim was to explore care workers’ reflections on the outdoor environment as an arena for care and rehabilitation. The method used was focus groups, such as walking interviews. The results are summarized in three themes: potential for health, potential for enriched everyday life, and challenges for operational development. The findings indicate that outdoor environments have the potential to support person-centered care and rehabilitation and could be included in the operating concepts.
person-centered care and rehabilitation
residential care facility
older adult
outdoor environment
Care worker
outdoor stay
Author
Madeleine Liljegren
University of Gothenburg
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Design
Anna Bengtsson
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Göran Lindahl
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Construction Management
Helle Wijk
University of Gothenburg
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Building Design
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Journal of Aging and Environment
26892618 (ISSN) 26892626 (eISSN)
Vol. In PressSubject Categories
Nursing
Environmental Health and Occupational Health
DOI
10.1080/26892618.2024.2422411