THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SPATIAL FACTORS FOR PERSON-CENTRED CARE IN RESIDENTIAL LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES - Abstract - Innovation in Aging Vol. 9 No. S2

Sep 29, 2026

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Cross-sectional research examines how person-centred care (PCC) varies across Portuguese residential long-term care facilities, emphasizing environmental and spatial determinants. Facility location, surrounding local environment, and outdoor spaces are analyzed using a nationwide anonymous online survey of care home directors (Jan–Jun 2024). PCC is measured with the Person-Centred Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT) and modeled using bivariate and multivariate analyses in RStudio. Results from 424 directors show higher PCC linked to perceived local security, local commerce, neighborhood quietness, and in outdoor spaces, security and an orchard/vegetable garden presence.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Study design and data collection

PCC measurement and analysis methods

Participants and facility characteristics

Key predictors of PCC

FAQs

What determinants were investigated to explain variations in person-centred care (PCC)?

The study focused on environmental and spatial determinants, including facility location, surrounding local environment, and outdoor spaces.

How was PCC measured and what analysis approach was used?

PCC was assessed using the Person-Centred Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT), and both bivariate and multivariate statistical models were run in RStudio.

Which environmental and spatial factors showed positive associations with higher PCC?

Higher PCC was positively associated with perceived security in the local environment, presence of local commerce, and neighborhood quietness; outdoor-space predictors included security and having an orchard or vegetable garden.

Sep 29, 2026

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