RT Generic
RT Journal Article
T1 Indoor Built Environment and Older Adults' Activity: A Systematic Review
A1 Azim, Farah T.
A1 Ariza-Vega, Patrocinio
A1 Gardiner, Paul A.
A1 Ashe, Maureen C.
K1 aging
K1 physical activity
K1 sedentary behaviour
K1 knowledge synthesis
K1 housing
K1 housing for the elderly
K1 healthy aging
K1 Physical-activity questionnaire
K1 Neighborhood environment
K1 Home-environment
K1 Health
K1 Mobility
K1 Behavior
K1 Seniors
K1 Association
K1 Walkability
K1 Program
AB Although the physical environment can influence people's activity, there are few knowledge syntheses for indoor environments and older adults' daily life routines. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed evidence to inform future research and practice. Inclusion criteria were studies with any research designs, across all years and languages focused on older adults 60 years of age or more, on physical activity/sedentary behaviour and the indoor environment. After searching five databases, two authors completed title/abstract and full-text screening. The last search was on December 19, 2020. We screened 1,367 citations, and included 23 studies situated in private or collective dwellings (e.g., assisted living). We identified physical activity-supportive indoor features across three domains: campus (e.g., amenities, pathways), building (e.g., area, floor level), and fixtures (e.g., elevators, hallways). Knowledge of indoor environmental factors for older adults' engagement in daily activities can guide future research and policy on housing design.
PB Cambridge University Press
SN 0714-9808
YR 2021
FD 2021-11-23
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/22579
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/22579
LA en
LA fr
NO Azim FT, Ariza-Vega P, Gardiner PA, Ashe MC. Indoor Built Environment and Older Adults' Activity: A Systematic Review. Can J Aging. 2023 Jun;42(2):241-258
DS RISalud
RD Apr 7, 2025