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Van Hoof, J.; Janssen, M. L; Heesakkers, C. M. C; Van Kersbergen, W.; Severijns, L. E. J; Willems, L. A. G; Marston, H. R.; Janssen, B. M. and Nieboer, M. E.
(2016).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2015.1129381
Abstract
Personal possessions of nursing home residents can contribute to their sense of home. This study investigated which of the personal belongings were considered most important, and if these items indeed contributed to a sense of home. A qualitative research was conducted with 27 nursing home residents. Photographs, paintings, and pieces of furniture are objects with sentimental value. The television set is valued for its practical function. Residents of larger rooms have more flexibility in bringing along personal items, including pieces of furniture. The results of this study can be used for the design of nursing homes or for making informed choices during the process of institutionalization.
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- Item ORO ID
- 47811
- Item Type
- Journal Item
- ISSN
- 1540-353X
- Keywords
- sense of home; nursing home; possessions; personal belongings; furniture; pictures; paintings; television
- Academic Unit or School
- Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
- Research Group
- Health and Wellbeing PRA (Priority Research Area)
- Copyright Holders
- © 2016 The Author(s)
- Depositing User
- Hannah Marston