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Negotiating control — from recognizing a need to making a decision to apply for a housing adaptation
Author(s)	Lisa Ekstam, Agneta Malmgren Fange, Gunilla Carlsson
Journal title	Journal of Housing for the Elderly, vol 30, no 4, October-December 2016
Publisher	Taylor and Francis, October-December 2016
Pages	pp 345-359
Source	htpp://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Physical disabilities ; Needs [elderly] ; Housing [elderly] ; Adaption ; Qualitative Studies ; Sweden.
Annotation	A housing adaptation (HA) can enable independent living in one's own home, but deciding to change the home environment can be a thought-provoking matter. This Swedish study explored the applicant's perspective and decision-making process when applying for an HA grant. Seventeen people were interviewed about their application for such a grant, and the data were analysed using a constant comparative approach. The findings illustrated how the participants negotiated control in their everyday lives as they went from recognising a need, to then deciding to apply for an HA grant. Before coming to a decision, alternative solutions were considered, and their expectations on the effect of having an HA were explored. This knowledge is useful for professionals and caregivers in helping to support people during the HA decision-making process. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-170217226 A
Classmark	BN: IK: KE: 5SA: 3DP: 76P
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