Impact of the built environment on ageing in place : A systematic overview of reviews
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E, Jiaxuan, Xia, Bo, Chen, Qing, Buys, Laurie, Susilawati, Connie and Drogemuller, Robin. (2024). Impact of the built environment on ageing in place : A systematic overview of reviews. Buildings. 14(8), p. Article 2355. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082355
Authors | E, Jiaxuan, Xia, Bo, Chen, Qing, Buys, Laurie, Susilawati, Connie and Drogemuller, Robin |
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Abstract | Background: As the global demographic shifts towards an ageing population, the significance of the built environment in facilitating ageing in place gains prominence. This study addresses the critical question of how a built environment can support older adults’ independence and enhance their quality of life. Method: Utilising a systematic review of review papers, this research scrutinises existing literature to uncover the influence of urban planning, physical accessibility, and residential design on the older people’s physical and mental well-being. More specially, the study methodically examines existing review articles that span various aspects of the built environment related to ageing in place. Results: The analysis reveals that specific elements of the built environment, notably rational urban planning and accessible urban spaces, as well as adaptable housing designs, significantly impact ageing individuals’ health, social engagement, and overall satisfaction with life. It also identifies contradictions in the effects of environmental features on cognitive health and well-being, underscoring areas that warrant further exploration. Conclusions: The study concludes that thoughtful urban and housing designs are pivotal in creating age-friendly environments that support ageing in place. It emphasises the need for future research and policy development aimed at enhancing the living conditions of older adults within their communities. |
Keywords | built environment; ageing in place; active ageing; independent living; urban planning; accessibility |
Year | 2024 |
Journal | Buildings |
Journal citation | 14 (8), p. Article 2355 |
Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI AG) |
ISSN | 2075-5309 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082355 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85202450779 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Page range | 1-28 |
Funder | Australian Research Council (ARC) |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 30 Jul 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 29 Jul 2024 |
Deposited | 06 May 2025 |
ARC Funded Research | This output has been funded, wholly or partially, under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 |
Grant ID | DP230101313 |
Additional information | © 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
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