Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Sangalang, Dana Erin M. |
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| Resource Title | A case study on the perception of elderly residents in selected social areas of a nursing home |
| Date Issued | 22 June 2020 |
| Abstract | Nursing homes in the Philippines are inadequate in providing comfort, and security, and engaging the elderly in social interaction. Thus, this study investigates how the elderly residents perceive comfort, safety, and social interaction in the social areas of a selected nursing home. The study used a qualitative approach in a form of case study of one facility through participant interviews with six elderly residents (n=6). The administrator helped in narrowing down the elderly respondents by eliminating those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and among the qualified, those who gave their consent were interviewed. Data was analyzed through the theory of proxemics - how the elderly residents use the space when they are communicating, through the space size, layout of furniture, clearances, and perception of the respondents. The problems encountered by the elderly in the physical environment made them feel lonely, and less in control of their lives. Their physical limitations hinder them from doing activities, therefore the environment should cater to their needs. Invasion of personal space made the elderly feel uncomfortable, anxious, and easily irritated. The interior design of common areas must encourage social interaction without compromising the residents’ privacy requirements. How the elderly perceive comfort, safety, and social interaction in the social areas could play a role to address the concerns that surfaced in the data gathering. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Interior Design |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Nursing homes--Philippines--Quezon City; Older people--Dwellings--Philippines--Quezon City--Design and construction |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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