Table 4.
Reliability analysis for built environment factors in care homes.
| Factors | Nature | S/N | Items | α |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built environment | ||||
| BE1-Space | + | BE11 | The sun-facing corridors in the residential units are designed to be spacious. | 0.890 |
| + | BE12 | The hallways connecting the rooms within the residential areas are adequately wide. | ||
| + | BE13 | The living rooms in the residential areas feature generous spatial dimensions. | ||
| BE2-Recreational area | + | BE21 | The entrance space of the recreational area is designed to be spacious. | 0.921 |
| + | BE22 | The hallways connecting the rooms within the recreational area are sufficiently wide. | ||
| + | BE23 | The passageways throughout the recreational area provide ample width for circulation. | ||
| + | BE24 | The doorways of the rooms in the recreational area are designed with generous dimensions. | ||
| BE3-Layout | + | BE31 | The layout of sofas and tables in the recreational area is thoughtfully arranged for functionality and comfort. | 0.890 |
| + | BE32 | The placement of equipment in the activity room is strategically organized to ensure efficient use of space. | ||
| + | BE33 | The overall layout of the care home is appropriately designed. | ||
| BE4-Lighting BE5-Distance |
+ | BE41 | The residential spaces are characterized by good daylighting. | 0.837 |
| + | BE42 | The recreational area is well-illuminated by natural light. | ||
| + | BE43 | The distance between the residential area and recreational area is appropriate, ensuring convenient access. | 0.852 | |
| + | BE44 | The distances between the activity rooms are well-proportioned. | ||
| BE6-Functional facilities | + | BE61 | The care home is equipped with a full range of functional rooms and various activity spaces. | 0.844 |
| + | BE62 | The rehabilitation equipment in the care home is fully available. | ||
| + | BE63 | The recreational area is equipped with a comprehensive selection of entertainment equipment. | ||
| + | BE64 | The care home is well-equipped with emergency response facilities. | ||
| BE7-Accessibility | + | BE71 | The number of elevators in the care home is adequate. | 0.830 |
| + | BE72 | The stair design in the care home is appropriate. | ||
| + | BE73 | All passageways are accessible for barrier-free circulation (e.g., with handrails). | ||
| + | BE74 | The activity areas are fully accessible for barrier-free movement. | ||
| BE8-Privacy | + | BE81 | The bathrooms and shower rooms offer a high level of privacy. | 0.864 |
| + | BE82 | The recreational area provides private spaces for individual communication. | ||
| + | BE83 | Personal belongings in the recreational area are stored with privacy protection. | ||
| BE9-Indoor Environment | + | BE91 | The indoor temperature in the recreational area is comfortable. | 0.919 |
| + | BE92 | The indoor humidity in the recreational area is maintained at an appropriate level. | ||
| + | BE93 | The noise levels in the recreational area are kept to a minimum. | ||
| + | BE94 | The indoor illumination in the recreational area is adequate. | ||
α = Cronbach’s Alpha Value; - All items were measured on a 5-point scale, ranging from ‘strongly disagreed’ to ‘agreed’; - The ‘+’ (quotation marks) indicate statements that contained a positive meaning in relation to the factor.