Table 1.

Factors that are associated with and can threaten independent living based on previous studies

Factors that are associated with and can threaten independent living based on previous studies.	Previous studies
Weakening of functional capacity and health	Mastrian (2001), Bravell et al. (2007), Yuen et al.(2007), Beswick et al. (2010)
Disability in ADL	Mastrian (2001), Bravell et al. (2007), Yuen et al.(2007), Beswick et al. (2010)
Chronic diseases	Plath (2008), Beswick et al. (2010)
Loneliness	Eloranta et al. (2008), Plath (2008), Arve et al. (2009)
Polypharmacy	Plath (2008), Beswick et al. (2010)
Isolation	Plath (2008)
Immobility	Beswick et al. (2010)
Insecurity	Plath (2008)
Falls	Mahoney and Goc (2009), Beswick et al. (2010)
Malnutrition	Kloseck et al. (2010)
Being a caregiver	Arve et al. (2009)
Unsuitable type of accommodation	Mahoney and Goc (2009)