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Perceived safety among senior residents in extra-care housing is driven by four key factors: the ability to manage independently, a safe social context, the ability to age in place, and physical protection and safety. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

December 19, 2017

Perceived Safety in Extra-Care Housing for Senior Residents

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Extra-care housing (ECH) is a new housing model in Sweden, falling in between ordinary homes and sheltered housing. The perception of safety among residents living in ECH was explored with the use of in-depth interviews (n = 28, on average 83 years old). A qualitative thematic analysis resulted in a model of perceived safety in the housing environment consisting of four themes: being able to manage on my own; a safe social context; being able to stay; and protection and safety. The model can be used for information, planning, and development of ECH in general.

Perceived Safety in Extra-Care Housing for Senior Residents

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