The use of home adaptation by people with dementia. Version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The use of home adaptation by people with dementia
IRAS ID
186062
Contact name
FRANCES ALLEN
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Warwick
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 6 months, 18 days
Research summary
There is an aging population in the UK which is causing a dramatic rise in the number of people living with dementia. People with dementia want to remain living an independent lifestyle at home. There is a wealth of information available from a variety of sources on how homes can be adapted to promote independence, reduce symptoms and maintain functional ability. Although this advice is available it is not known to what extent this advice is accessed or used by people with dementia and their carers and what their feelings are regarding making changes to their home.
By understanding how this population use advice regarding the adaptation of their homes, this information can better targeted in order to increase its use.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/YH/0352
Date of REC Opinion
9 Sep 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion