HMinfo Evidence Based Practice Reviews investigate the existing research evidence for the effectiveness of particular home modification design and building practices, using a systematic review methodology. Read more about Evidence Based Practice Reviews.
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Authors Fowler, B. Published 21st December 2022
Background: This investigation critically appraises selected measures from a previous systematic review and links these with occupational therapy in t...
Read more about "The quality and usability of selected evaluation and outcome measures in home-based occupational therapy for children and young people with physical disabilities: extended findings from a systematic review"
Authors Fowler, B., Kirwan, T. Published 8th October 2021
Background: In Australia, nearly two percent of children and young people under 15 years with a disability have physical restrictions. Many will requi...
Read more about "Activities, Participation, Accessibility and Safety in the Home Environment for Children and Young People with Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review"
Authors Home Modification Information Clearinghouse Published 20th December 2020
Background: Older people and people with disability have decreased functionality in the home compared to people without disabilities. Assessments of t...
Read more about "Self-assessment tools for person-environment fit"
Authors Bridge, C., Home Modification Information Clearinghouse Published 27th May 2019
People who experience problems with cognition have many adverse behavioural symptoms. Incidences of aggressive or self-injurious behaviours can occur ...
Read more about "Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self- injurious behaviour. Ed. 2"
Authors Vasilakopoulou, K., Bridge, C. Published 27th December 2018
Background: The aging process causes changes in the human visual system that lead to significant decreases in mobility performance. Older people and p...
Read more about "Lighting your Way into Home Modifications, 2nd ed."
Authors Bridge, C., Lukman, A., Quinn, J. Published 13th October 2016
This systematic review, similar to its preceding edition, examines and intends to identify what kinds of colour application effectively support safe a...
Read more about "Use of Colour for Safe Movement 2nd ed."
Authors Bridge, C., Jung, Y., Mills, S. Published 13th August 2010
As an unprecedented research endeavour on economic comparison between ramps and lifts, this study aimed to investigate factors that affected their cos...
Read more about "Cost-benefit Analysis of Ramps versus Lifts"
Authors Bridge, C., Jung, Y. Published 4th June 2009
This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ceiling hoists and the benefits over other handlingmethods in lifting and transferrin...
Read more about "The Effectiveness of Ceiling Hoists in Transferring People with Disabilities - A systematic review"
Authors Bridge, C., Chaudhary, K., Gohar, N., Phibbs, P. Published 9th April 2008
Systematic review of publications on the barriers and sources of resistance that people with an impairment of function often experience when they need...
Read more about "Identifying Barriers to Home Modifications, Systematic Review"
Authors Bridge, C., Lee, F., Mathews, S. Published 20th June 2006
Systematic review of publications relevant to the appropriate recommendation of visual signalling devices as doorbells for people with hearing impairm...
Read more about "Selecting Doorbells for People with Hearing Impairment"
Authors Bridge, C., Cameron, J., Oram, L. Published 14th March 2006
Systematic review of publications relevant to the appropriate recommendation of grabrail diameters. This document identifies and summarises critical i...
Read more about "Selecting Diameters for Grabrails"
Authors Bridge, C., Seton, H. Published 23rd January 2006
Review of publications relevant to the appropriate orientation of grabrails for the sit-to-stand transfer. This document identifies and summarises cri...
Read more about "Effectiveness of Grabrail Orientations During the Sit-to-Stand Transfer"
Authors Bridge, C., Mathews, S., Whitfield, K. Published 8th November 2005
Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of slip resistant coatings for tiled floors. This document identifies and summarises critical i...
Read more about "Selecting Coatings for Tiled Floors"
Authors Bridge, C., Jegaraj, K. Published 1st May 2003
Review of publications relevant to the appropriate use of reeded (ribbed) timber. This document identifies and summarises critical issues in the desig...
Read more about "Use of Reeded (Ribbed) Timber for Decks, Ramps and Paths"
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