Authors Vasilakopoulou, K., Bridge, C. Published 27th December 2018 Audience Librarians/Researchers/Students ISBN 978-0-7334-3849-3 DOI 10.26288/5c249498d91dc
Background: The aging process causes changes in the human visual system that lead to significant decreases in mobility performance. Older people and people with vision impairments often struggle to walk around and orientate, not only in new but also in familiar environments, such as residential hallways. Lighting is one of the environmental parameters that can either improve or impair the mobility of people in residential hallways.
Objectives: To identify the characteristics of the lighting system that would enable independent and safe mobility of older people and people with vision impairments in a residential hallway.
Search Methods: Systematic search through the HMinfo Library, Google Scholar and Standard Electronic Databases to retrieve 117 scientific publications, 1 legislative document, 4 Australian Standards, 2 International Standards and 3 industry guides.
Data Collection and analysis: 117 publications were identified, and 27 studies were analysed and included in the review.
Results: The mobility performance of people with vision impairments in hallways is better in photopic, than in mesopic or scotopic conditions. Generally, within the photopic range, the higher the illuminance levels, the better the performance of the participants. Ambient lighting systems and systems that provide perceptual cues of the environment are preferred by people and lead to better performances.
Authors Conclusions: The lighting of residential hallways should be adapted to the time of day and the needs of the users, to provide safe and independent movement, without disrupting the daily rhythms of people. Hybrid lighting systems, comprising of low ambient lighting and wayfinding elements seem to be effective for mobility in mesopic and scotopic conditions.
Glossary
Background
Importance of the Review
Prior Review
Objectives
Methods
Research Question
Question Refinement Strategy
Search Terms
Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Search Strategy
Outcomes of Search
Legislative and Regulatory Documents
Studies Analysed
Nationality, date and origin of studies
Variables
Sub-population sample & the vision impairments studied
Tasks studied
Setting
Measures and parameters investigated
Lighting conditions
The effect of increased lighting levels
Lighting systems tested
Lighting control and automations
Industry and Manufacturer Guidelines
Discussion and Future Research
Conclusions
References
Appendix 1: Standards Relevant to Lighting for Hallways to enable Safe Movement of People with Vision Impairments
Appendix 2: Matrix of Analysis
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