Housing Design and Modifications for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Complex Behavioral Needs
Scoping Review
Engelstalig artikel in Journal of Policy abd Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. Hoe moet de huisvesting eruit zien van mensen met verstandelijke beperkingen (VB) en moelijk verstaanbaar gedrag? In deze scoping review zijn resultaten van 14 onderzoeken geanalyseerd, waarin wordt gekeken naar de interactie van een persoon met zijn directe omgeving. Elementen zoals de locatie van de huisvesting, grootte en inrichting, veiligheid(sbeleving), mogelijkheden tot stimulering en ervaren van huiselijkheid dragen bij aan succesvolle huisvesting. Het ontwerp van de fysieke omgeving heeft belangrijke implicaties voor beleid en praktijk van wonen met hulpverlening waarbij gedrag een uitdaging vormt. In het artikel wordt de ontwikkeling van ontwerpinstrumenten, richtlijnen, en gepersonaliseerde huisvesting besproken.
Abstract: Background: Behavioral challenges exhibited by individuals with IDD can signal a poor person–environment relationship. There remains limited understanding about the physical characteristics of successful housing for this population. This article summarizes research on housing design for individuals with IDD who engage in behaviors that challenge. Specific Aims: Original, peer-reviewed research on the physical environment of housing was reviewed to determine the characteristics that can be modified to meet the needs of individuals with IDD who engage in behaviors that challenge. Method: Electronic databases and reference lists of relevant publications were searched for peer reviewed empirical research related to housing design for behaviors that challenge. Two reviewers independently applied inclusion criteria to identify studies. Content analysis identified housing features. Findings: Fourteen studies were identified that described inadequate and successful housing characteristics. Elements such as location, layout, safety, stimulation, and homelikeness were reported to contribute to successful housing. Discussion: Design of the physical environment has important policy and practice implications for supported housing that addresses behaviors that challenge. The development of design tools, guidelines, and personalized housing for this population is discussed.
Auteurs: Casson, Hamdani, Dobranowski, Lake, McMorris, Gonzales, Lunsky & Balogh
Jaar: 2021