Authors Home Modification Information Clearinghouse Published 20th December 2020 Audience Authors, Consumers, Government/NGOs/Peaks, Industry, Librarians/Researchers/Students ISBN 978-0-7334-3953-7 DOI 10.26288/5fec08907af77
Background: Older people and people with disability have decreased functionality in the home compared to people without disabilities. Assessments of their functionality as well as of their home environment can lead to the prescription of home modifications and/or assistive technology that can improve their quality of life in the home. During periods of self-isolation and physical distancing, self-assessment tools can prove valuable for the preservation of the health of the tenants as well as the health professionals.
Objectives: To explore and determine the existing self-assessment tools or the tools that can be transformed into self-assessment tools of functional ability and the appropriateness of the home.
Search Methods: Systematic research through the HMinfo Library, Google Scholar and Standard Electronic Databases to retrieve 36 publications.
Data Collection and analysis: 8 studies were analysed and included in the review.
Results: Only one tool (CASPAR) was found to fulfil all requirements for a self-assessment tool of the person-home fit. A Telehealth version of the tool seems to be more effective in providing the necessary information for Occupational Therapists to be able to prescribe home modifications.
Authors Conclusions: A self-assessment tool for the person-home environment fit should be developed and scientifically tested, utilizing existing tools elements.
Functional ability and ageing in place
Assessment of functional ability and the home environment
Home visits of health professionals and physical distancing
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Assessment tools
Comprehensive Assessment and Solutions Process for Aging Residents (CASPAR)
Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool for Health Professionals (HOME FAST-HP) and for Self-Reporting
Client-Clinician Assessment Protocol (C-CAP)
Housing Enabler (HE)
Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation–Health Outcome Measurement and Evaluation (SAFER-HOME) Tool, Version 2
In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOPE) Kit
A Way to Stay: Home Modification Assessment & Planning Tool
The dimensions of Home Measure (DOHM) and Post Modification Satisfaction Questionnaire (PMSQ)
Other tools
Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool (HSSAT)
Westmead Home Safety Assessment (WeHSA)
Cougar Home Safety Assessment (CHSA) 5.0
Falls Behavioral Scale (FaB) for Older People
Safe at Home
Checklists and tools for residents
DIYmodify App
Check for Safety: A home fall prevention checklist for older adults
AARP HomeFit Guide
The Safe Living Guide
Remodelling today for a better tomorrow
[Re]Build
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