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Home modifications and repurposing: perspectives on the accessibility, affordability, and attractiveness.

Linda R StruckmeyerNichole CampbellCarlyn EllisonSherry AhrentzenSherrilene Classen
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2021)
Overall, adoption and implementation of home modifications promote accessibility, but professionals need to consider individualized needs and preferences, before suggesting modifications.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONRepurposing existing spaces, features, and fixtures can serve as a method of home modification.Consumer home modification recommendations are perceived to be more effective when collaboratively and individually developed with professionals.Data gathered through focus groups can be valuable for informing practice and research in home modifications.
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