Universal Design and the Built Environment: Occupational Therapy and Interprofessional Design Teams—A Scoping Review

Young, Debra H.; Wagenfeld, Amy; Rocker, Heather Vander Veen

doi:10.3928/24761222-20190625-04

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“…The Ecology of Human Performance Model provides a useful structure to inform future occupational therapy initiatives related to assessment and intervention in outdoor settings ( Dunn et al, 2003 ). By Combining occupational therapy skill sets with design disciplines, such as architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, and urban planning, it sets the stage for well-balanced outcomes that allow individuals with physical disabilities of all ages to engage and participate in their communities ( Young et al, 2019 ).…”

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Assessment of park paths and trails to promote physical accessibility among wheelchair users in Saudi Arabia

Bakhsh,

Chippendale,

Al-Haizan

et al. 2024

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy

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Background Individuals with mobility disabilities are less likely to meet physical activity standards and are at greater risk of developing non-communicable chronic diseases at earlier ages. Public parks are an essential resource for participation in physical activity. However, environmental factors may limit the participation of wheelchair users. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Path Environment Audit Tool (PEAT) and to explore the wheelchair accessibility of five public parks in Saudi Arabia through descriptive analysis. Methods A descriptive study design was implemented to evaluate wheelchair accessibility features of five public parks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and process, resource, and management assessments were conducted. Phone GPS-App Strava was used to track the segments and measure their distances. Results Audits in multiple parks using PEAT were time-consuming despite being user-friendly. The descriptive analysis of paths and trails across the five parks showed some positive features, such as adequate bollard/gate clearance, but the path slope and condition of the path surfaces were more variable. Conclusion This study is the first to examine wheelchair accessibility in public parks in Saudi Arabia. Preliminary audits of paths/trials in five public parks revealed the strengths and weaknesses of accessibility and features that promote physical activity participation for wheelchair users. These findings can guide future use of PEAT in large-scale studies and inform environmental modifications.

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Assessment of park paths and trails to promote physical accessibility among wheelchair users in Saudi Arabia

Bakhsh,

Chippendale,

Al-Haizan

et al. 2024

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy

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“…It focuses on the social inclusion of this person, which is consistent with the philosophy of occupational therapy due to the principle of client-centered practice. A person and their needs are at the center, and justice and equality are highly desirable values [ 16 , 21 ].…”

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“…There is a synergy between the occupational therapy practice framework, the PEO model, and the UD. The application of universal design principles is one method used by occupational therapy practitioners in environmental modification [ 20 , 21 ]. Occupational therapists are knowledgeable about diseases, disabilities, aging, and how these processes affect functioning, and more specifically, how improving the home and community environment through UD and accessibility improves functional ability outcomes [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Interdisciplinary Cooperation in Technical, Medical, and Social Sciences: A Focus on Creating Accessibility

Zawadzka

Ratajczak-Szponik

Ostrowska

2022

IJERPH

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Accessibility and Universal Design (UD) is an area of professional interest for architects and occupational therapists, but college curricula rarely include both broader and collaborative education in this area. This article presents the experience of the inter-university, interdisciplinary project “Joint Architecture Initiative” (JAI), with the participation of students from the University of Science and Technology, University of Health and Sport Science, and Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw (Poland). The JAI project is a response of the university community of Wroclaw to the social-urban campaign “Life Without Barriers” and the needs of residents—the elderly and people with disabilities—for adaptation and modification of housing. The paper presents the theoretical background of the problem, the stages of implementation of the JAI project from the perspective of the model—human–environment–occupation—the tasks of project team members, and the justification for the need to create interdisciplinary teams from the area of technical and health sciences, with particular emphasis on occupational therapy practice (OTP).

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“…The environments in which the concept of universal design understands disability and limited physical disability as characteristics of individuals and includes human diversity. 6 Scholars differently define the principles of universal design and 4 principles suggested by Null 7 , supportive design, adaptable design, accessible, and safety-oriented design have proven usefulness in assessing and measuring the environment.…”

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“…The necessity of home modification based on various evidences aroused interest in the new design concept. 6 In 1970, Ronald Mace coined the term “Universal Design,” which aims to accommodate everyone. The environments in which the concept of universal design understands disability and limited physical disability as characteristics of individuals and includes human diversity.…”

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Current Condition of Home Environment and Necessary Home Modifications for Elderly in Community

Kim

Lee

2020

Home Health Care Management & Practice

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This study aimed to investigate the home environment conditions of the elderly living in the community and to confirm the needs of the residential environment. This study was conducted from January 15th to 25th, 2018, in 12 elderly households in Chungcheongnam-do, using a structured questionnaire and a home environment checklist. The elderly did not feel uncomfortable with their current home, but they wanted to modify their home environment to improve their quality of life. Investigation using home environment checklists showed that demands for supportive design were lacking in the overall areas. On the results of this study, it was confirmed that it is essential to reflect the residents’ occupation, physical characteristics, and needs when constructing the home environment for the healthy life of the elderly in the community.

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Universal Design and the Built Environment: Occupational Therapy and Interprofessional Design Teams—A Scoping Review

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Assessment of park paths and trails to promote physical accessibility among wheelchair users in Saudi Arabia

Assessment of park paths and trails to promote physical accessibility among wheelchair users in Saudi Arabia

Interdisciplinary Cooperation in Technical, Medical, and Social Sciences: A Focus on Creating Accessibility

Current Condition of Home Environment and Necessary Home Modifications for Elderly in Community

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