behavioural

Industry Factsheet:Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious

Publication Date: 
21 January 2008
Abstract: 

The purpose of this factsheet is to assist service providers, architects and tradespeople in the design of optimum home environments for people with cognitive impairments who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. The information sheet provides criteria that should be considered in designing both private and group homes for people with cognitive impairments who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour.

Authored: 
L.Hodges & C. Bridge

Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self-injurious behav

Publication Date: 
16 Jan 2008
Abstract: 

There is little specific information pertaining to the design requirements of the physical home environment for people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. A systematic review, guided by the Protocol guidelines for systematic reviews of home modification information to inform best practice (Bridge & Phibbs, 2003) was implemented in this study. An initial literature review was conducted pertaining to the needs of and current design of homes of people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. Nine guidelines have been highlighted to assist in the design of optimum home environments for this population.

Authored: 
L. Hodges, C. Bridge, M. Donelly & K. Chaudhary.
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