Reshaping behaviors in nursing homes by reshaping nursing home architecture: A case study in the investigation of change

Nursing homes continue to be a significant part of the long-term care continuum. While there have been improvement to many nursing homes; the underlying assumptions about design remain unchallenged (Brown-Wilson & Baldwin, 1995-96, Hiatt, 1992, Noell, 995-96, Pynoos & Liebig, 1995). This case study of a Midwestern United States nursing home compares spatial hierarchy before and after the facility was remodeled. Architectural features that influence public to private domains are reviewed and implications of the impacts of the re-arrangement of space highlighted. Initial insights into ways current assumptions about nursing home architecture can be challenged and questions for further inquiry into these issues are also identified.

Reference Information:

Kaup, M. L. (2003). Reshaping behaviors in nursing homes by reshaping nursing home architecture: A case study in the investigation of change. Proceedings to the Environmental Design Research Association, USA, 34, 98-104.

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