Participant Observation Study of Use and Usability on five Assisted Living Facilities for the Old in Gothenburg Sweden
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: This participant observation study was conducted November 2009-February 2010 in 14 units in five assistant\nliving facilities for the old in Gothenburg, Sweden. The aim is to study the daily use and aspects of use, related to\nthe design of the physical environments. Areas of interest, based upon these aspects and related to usability, are\npresented and discussed in this paper. The study is the first part of a case study, within a PhD-project, comprising\nparticipant observations and qualitative interviews. More knowledge about assisted living facilities is asked for\nboth by the eldercare providers and by the construction clients in order to enable appropriate care environments\nfor the oldest. This knowledge is now produced in the architecture academies. The City of Gothenburg and\nChalmers jointly finance the project and are the primary users of the project results. This paper presents and\ndiscusses some preliminary findings and gives a short description of methods and the research field.
Authors: Morgan Andersson, Inga Malmqvist
Institution: Chalmers University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2136407225