Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment
Climate change and population aging are two of the most important global health challenges in this century. A 2020 study by the Environmental Protection Agency showed that average people, particularly older adults, spent 90% of their time at home. This is even more evident during the coronavirus dis...
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| author | Yuqing Zhang Yuqing Zhang Yuqing Zhang Xiao Liu Xiao Liu Xiao Liu Xiao Liu Qinglin Meng Qinglin Meng Bin Li Bin Li Luca Caneparo |
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| description | Climate change and population aging are two of the most important global health challenges in this century. A 2020 study by the Environmental Protection Agency showed that average people, particularly older adults, spent 90% of their time at home. This is even more evident during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Home-based care models have become a new trend. The health and comfort of the living environment profoundly impacts the wellbeing of older adults. Therefore, research on the physical environment of the family wards has become an inevitable part of promoting the health of older adults; however, current research is still lacking. Based on the study and analysis of continuous monitoring data related to elements of the physical environment (thermal comfort, acoustic quality, lighting quality, and indoor air quality) of family wards, this paper explores the living behaviors of the participants in this environmental research (open or closed windows, air conditioning, artificial lighting, and television) on the indoor physical environment. (1) While referring to the requirements of international standards for an indoor aging-friendly physical environment, we also discuss and analyze the physical environment parameter values according to Chinese standards. (2) People's life behaviors have different degrees of influence on the elements of indoor physical environments. For example, opening doors and windows can alleviate the adverse effects of indoor environmental quality on the human body better than simply turning on the air conditioner. (3) Owing to the decline in physical function, older adults need special care. Studying the status quo of physical environmental elements and proposing suitable environmental improvement measures for aging are of great significance. (4) This research aims to address global warming and severe aging and to contribute to sustainable environmental development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca9872eb62cb4ddf82d0f58522f77da32022-12-22T03:31:17ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652022-10-011010.3389/fpubh.2022.10157181015718Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environmentYuqing Zhang0Yuqing Zhang1Yuqing Zhang2Xiao Liu3Xiao Liu4Xiao Liu5Xiao Liu6Qinglin Meng7Qinglin Meng8Bin Li9Bin Li10Luca Caneparo11School of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaDepartment of Architecture and Design, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, ItalyState Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaSchool of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaArchitectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd., South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaFaculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaSchool of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaSchool of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, ChinaDepartment of Architecture and Design, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, ItalyDepartment of Architecture and Design, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, ItalyClimate change and population aging are two of the most important global health challenges in this century. A 2020 study by the Environmental Protection Agency showed that average people, particularly older adults, spent 90% of their time at home. This is even more evident during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Home-based care models have become a new trend. The health and comfort of the living environment profoundly impacts the wellbeing of older adults. Therefore, research on the physical environment of the family wards has become an inevitable part of promoting the health of older adults; however, current research is still lacking. Based on the study and analysis of continuous monitoring data related to elements of the physical environment (thermal comfort, acoustic quality, lighting quality, and indoor air quality) of family wards, this paper explores the living behaviors of the participants in this environmental research (open or closed windows, air conditioning, artificial lighting, and television) on the indoor physical environment. (1) While referring to the requirements of international standards for an indoor aging-friendly physical environment, we also discuss and analyze the physical environment parameter values according to Chinese standards. (2) People's life behaviors have different degrees of influence on the elements of indoor physical environments. For example, opening doors and windows can alleviate the adverse effects of indoor environmental quality on the human body better than simply turning on the air conditioner. (3) Owing to the decline in physical function, older adults need special care. Studying the status quo of physical environmental elements and proposing suitable environmental improvement measures for aging are of great significance. (4) This research aims to address global warming and severe aging and to contribute to sustainable environmental development.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1015718/fullphysical environmenthealthy buildingindoor environment qualityfamily wardaginghealthy residential environment |
| spellingShingle | Yuqing Zhang Yuqing Zhang Yuqing Zhang Xiao Liu Xiao Liu Xiao Liu Xiao Liu Qinglin Meng Qinglin Meng Bin Li Bin Li Luca Caneparo Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment Frontiers in Public Health physical environment healthy building indoor environment quality family ward aging healthy residential environment |
| title | Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment |
| title_full | Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment |
| title_fullStr | Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment |
| title_short | Physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment |
| title_sort | physical environment research of the family ward for a healthy residential environment |
| topic | physical environment healthy building indoor environment quality family ward aging healthy residential environment |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1015718/full |
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