Table 2.
Objective Indicators of Person-Environment Fit in the Home Environments of Study Participants, N = 12.
| Participant ID | Age | Functional Limitations a | Mobility Devices, n a | Assistive Devices, n b | Mods b | Magnitude of Accessibility Problems c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 77 | 4 | None | 8 | 1 | 59 |
| A2 | 70 | 4 | None | 2 | 3 | 218 |
| A3 | 86 | 4 | None | 6 | 3 | 155 |
| A4 | 78 | 1 | None | 2 | 4 | 22 |
| A5 | 89 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 251 |
| A6 | 79 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 249 |
| A7 | 87 | 2 | None | 2 | 4 | 114 |
| A8 | 77 | 4 | 2 | 3 | None | 89 |
| A9 | 73 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 233 |
| A10 | 88 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 170 |
| A11 | 66 | 3 | None | 1 | 1 | 79 |
| A12 | 80 | 4 | None | 4 | 4 | 108 |
Notes: a U.S. Housing Enabler [22] assessment, number of functional limitations (12 items), number of mobility devices (2 items); b Number of assistive devices and home modifications (Mods) based on participant observation and interview responses; c Magnitude of accessibility problems calculated through the full U.S. Housing Enabler [22]. Sample-specific scores range from zero to 400, with zero indicating no accessibility problems and 400 indicating more severe accessibility problems within the home environment. The theoretical maximum score is 1832 [21].