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. 2015 Sep 2;15:834. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2185-4

Table 2.

Overview of the 48 types with regard to aspects of functioning and environmental context, as they are represented in the HE checklist for the housing environment. The types are listed by their predominant aspect of functioning

Environmental contexta
Type Aspect of functioning, ICF blockb Paths & roadway/seating places Parking Entrance door/ramps Stairs Lifts Hygiene area Kitchen/laundry/utility kitchen Indoor, except hygiene/kitchen Sitting out place/balcony/suppl housing facilities
T1 - T4 Purposeful sensory experiences X (X) X X X (X) X X (X)
T5 - T6 Applying knowledge (X) (X) X (X) X X X X
Subordinated Communicating, receiving (X) (X) (X) (X)
Subordinated Conversation and use of communication devices (X)
T7 - T17 Changing and maintaining body position X (X) X X X X X X
T18 - T33 Carrying, moving and handling objects X X X X X X
T34 - T48 Walking and moving X X X X X X X X X
Subordinated Moving around using transportation (X)
Total number of occurrences in the HEc 19 5 15 22 16 28 24 20 12

Note: crossmark in parenthesis indicates occurrence only where aspect of functioning is subordinated

aBasically headings/subheadings from the Housing Enabler instrument [10]

bInternational Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health [21]

c N = 161 items