Conference paper
Design standards and disability: limitations in person-centred home modifications
Publisher
Housing and health
Barrier-free design
People with disabilities housing
Safety
Home modification
Falls Prevention
Injury prevention
User-centred design
Regulatory standards
Regulatory instruments
Australia
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Description
Falls are a significant problem for older adults which affect their ability to maintain their independence and remain living at home. Home modifications are a common method to prevent falls. Fall prevention service providers follow the Australian Standard 1428.1 Design for access and mobility as a design guideline in the retrofitting of residential dwellings. However, there are issues linked to the application of this standard within the context of person-centred fall prevention. Within this paper, the barriers and problems linked to the application of AS 1428.1 are investigated amongst fall prevention industry professionals.
Publication Details
DOI:
10.4225/50/5b1f1ba816e09
Publication place:
Melbourne
Publication Year:
2018
Post date:
8 Jun 2018