Design Characteristics of Sensory Gardens in Norwegian Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional E-Mail Survey

Journal of Housing for the Elderly Pub Date : 2016-04-02 DOI:10.1080/02763893.2016.1162252

M. T. Gonzalez, M. Kirkevold

引用次数: 12

Abstract

ABSTRACT Sensory gardens are increasingly popular in Norwegian nursing homes. This study examined the design characteristics of Norwegian sensory gardens using a cross-sectional web survey design addressing nursing home leaders (n = 121). The findings revealed that Norwegian sensory gardens were generally compliant with recommended design guidelines involving sensory experiences, stable walkways, landmarks, accessibility, visibility from indoors, seating features, and prosthetic supports. There is, however, a potential for further improvements concerning walkways with rails, access to alarm systems, clear signposts to toilets from the outdoors, lighting in the evenings, greenhouses, increased awareness of edible and nontoxic plants, and maintenance of the gardens.

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挪威养老院感官花园的设计特点:一项横断面电子邮件调查

感官花园在挪威养老院越来越受欢迎。本研究采用针对养老院领导的横断面网络调查设计(n = 121)来检验挪威感官花园的设计特征。调查结果显示，挪威的感官花园通常符合推荐的设计指南，包括感官体验、稳定的人行道、地标、可达性、室内能见度、座位功能和假肢支撑。然而，在有轨道的人行道、警报系统的接入、室外厕所的清晰路标、晚上的照明、温室、提高对可食用和无毒植物的认识以及花园的维护等方面，还有进一步改进的潜力。

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Journal of Housing for the Elderly GERONTOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： Housing is more than houses-it is the foundation upon which the essentials of life are anchored. The quality of housing can enhance or diminish the well-being of individuals and families as well as that of the entire community. Before the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, housing for the elderly as a subject area has a relatively brief history. The Journal of Housing for the Elderly aims to serve the needs of gerontological professionals in the fields of architecture and housing, urban planning, and public policy who are responsible for the residential environments of the elderly in the community.