Designing Inclusive Architecture: Facilitators and Barriers of the Healthcare Environment for Rehabilitation at Stroke Units

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Abstract

The significance of inclusive and enriched environment for persons with stroke is strongly emphasized by various international studies. This study aimed to explore how architecture can support or hinder rehabilitation for persons with stroke. The result shows that specific training facilities are only used to a small extent. This point to conclusion that there is an essential need for architecture that promotes rehabilitation at stroke units.

Keywords

Small Extent Enrich Environment Stroke Survivor Stroke Unit Stroke Care 
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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of NVS Division of Occupational TherapyKarolinska InstitutetSolnaSweden

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