Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67–70

Haak, Maria; Kylén, Maya; Ekström, Henrik; Schmidt, Steven M.; Horstmann, Vibeke; Elmståhl, Sölve; Iwarsson, Susanne

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2015.06.013

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“…While hitherto scarcely addressed in research, it is important to investigate the relationships among perceived home, depressive mood, and psychological well-being (eudaimonic well-being) as we age. The present study builds upon a previous study showing that perceived aspects of home are important for health in terms of physical and mental symptoms among community-dwelling people aged 67-70 years (Haak et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 71%

“…Based on our previous study (Haak et al, 2015), we expected to find an association between usability and depression, but this part of hypothesis I was not supported. This can very well be the case in this high-functioning younger cohort, but might also be explained by the different outcome variables used in the two studies.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Taking further steps to expand this kind of investigation, the overarching aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between perceived aspects of home (i.e., meaning of home, external housing-related control beliefs, usability), depressive mood, purpose in life, and autonomy. Based on previous research (Haak et al, 2015;Iwarsson et al, 2016) the following hypotheses guided the study design: I) People who report high levels of meaning of home, high housing-related internal control, and believe that their home is usable for everyday activities are less likely to have depressive mood than people who experience high external housing-related control, low meaning of home, and low usability in the home. II) People who report high levels of meaning of home, high housing-related internal control, and believe that their home is usable for everyday activities have better psychological well-being (eudaimonic well-being) than people who experience high external housing-related control, low meaning of home, and low usability in the home.…”

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Perceived home is associated with psychological well-being in a cohort aged 67–70 years

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• Depressive mood and purpose in life are associated with a low control of home • Depressive mood is associated with low emotional and social attachment to home • High behavioural meaning of home is associated with feeling autonomous • The physical and social experience of home is associated with purpose in life • Perceptions about home must be considered when planning age-friendly communities

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“…Housing-related control has its origin in person–environment fit processes (Oswald et al 2003) and psychological theories on perceived control (Heckhausen and Schulz 1995) elucidating to what extent the individual feels in control at home (Oswald et al 2006). Supported by survey studies, these perceived aspects of home are important for well-being and independence among people aged 80–89 (Iwarsson et al 2016; Oswald et al 2007) and for symptoms and psychological well-being among people aged 67–70 years (Haak et al 2015; Kylén et al 2017). Recently, Ekström et al (2016) compared perceived aspects of home among people aged 81–87 with people aged 67–69 living in ordinary housing in Sweden.…”

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Meaning of home and health dynamics among younger older people in Sweden

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Research has shown that positive evaluations of home are important for very old people’s health, well-being and independence in daily life. The rationale for the present study derives from our survey study findings, confirming such associations also in a younger cohort ( N = 371). The purpose of this study was to further increase the understanding of the dynamics of meaning of home and health among community-living healthy younger older people, in the present and in a projected future. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 persons aged 67–70 years living in ordinary housing in Sweden, followed by a qualitative content analysis. Findings suggest that the home becomes progressively important after retirement. Not only the immediate home environment but also local neighbourhoods influence perceptions about home. Home brings emotional and social benefits but also worries about how to cope with complex home ambivalence when reflecting upon future housing arrangements. The findings suggest that it is important to consider the role of perceived aspects of home for health and well-being in early phases of the ageing process. The findings could be used to raise awareness among policymakers, housing authorities and professionals involved in housing-related counselling.

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“…That is, the home represents individual meanings related to the individual’s personality and experience and is not only considered to fulfil objective functions [30]. In line with examining person–environment dynamics and adopting a person-centred approach, the project investigates place attachment and the meaning of home as potential factors for health outcomes among patients with stroke [31,32,33,34]. The person-centred perspective is the view that rehabilitation aims to empower patients by taking self-identified goals as its point of departure and by including the patient as a partner in her/his rehabilitation process.…”

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The Importance of the Built Environment in Person-Centred Rehabilitation at Home: Study Protocol

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Health services will change dramatically as the prevalence of home healthcare increases. Only technologically advanced acute care will be performed in hospitals. This—along with the increased healthcare needs of people with long-term conditions such as stroke and the rising demand for services to be more person-centred—will place pressure on healthcare to consider quality across the continuum of care. Research indicates that planned discharge tailored to individual needs can reduce adverse events and promote competence in self-management. However, the environmental factors that may play a role in a patient’s recovery process remain unexplored. This paper presents a protocol with the purpose to explore factors in the built environment that can facilitate/hinder a person-centred rehabilitation process in the home. The project uses a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, with ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) and person–environment theories as conceptual frameworks. Data will be collected during home visits 3 months after stroke onset. Medical records, questionnaires, interviews and observations will be used. Workshops will be held to identify what experts and users (patients, significant others, staff) consider important in the built environment. Data will be used to synthesise the contexts, mechanisms and outcomes that are important to support the rehabilitation process at home.

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Relationships between perceived aspects of home and symptoms in a cohort aged 67–70

Cited by 10 publications

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Perceived home is associated with psychological well-being in a cohort aged 67–70 years

Perceived home is associated with psychological well-being in a cohort aged 67–70 years

Meaning of home and health dynamics among younger older people in Sweden

The Importance of the Built Environment in Person-Centred Rehabilitation at Home: Study Protocol

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