Technological and architectural solutions for Dutch nursing homes: Results of a multidisciplinary mind mapping session with professional stakeholders

J. van Hoof, M. Wetzels, A.M.C. Dooremalen, E.J.M. Wouters, M. Nieboer, A.A.M. Sponselee, A.M.E. Eyck, P.J.L.M. van Gorkom, E.L.M. Zwerts-Verhelst, S.T.M. Peek, C. Vissers-Luijcks, C.S. van der Voort, M.J.G.A. Moonen, H.A. van de Vrande, C.J.M.L. van Dijck-Heinen, T.E. Raijmakers, C.E. Oude Weernink, N. Paricharak, C.G.J.J. Hoedemakers, J.M.M. WoudstraL. van der Voort, T.C.F. van de Werff, B. van der Putten, R.A. Overdiep

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Abstract

There is an increasing call in society for the improvement of well-being for nursing home residents and the support of care professionals through a wide array of architectural and technological solutions that are available in modern nursing homes. This study investigated which of these solutions are considered essential by stakeholders from healthcare and technology. Data were gathered via 22 simultaneously held multidisciplinary mind map sessions with 97 stakeholders, resulting in 43 mind maps. These, in turn, were grouped into a single mind map of the nursing home in general, the private rooms for residents with somatic or psychogeriatric health problems, and the group living room. A prioritization of solutions was added. The contents of the mind maps reflect a Dutch consensus on the necessary architectural and technological features for the design of nursing homes.
Keywords: Older adults, Geriatrics, Building, Design, Methodology/methods
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-12
JournalTechnology in Society
Volume36
Issue numberFeb.
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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