| Title of Article |
The effects of lighting in a long-term care center for visual conditions and illuminance levels on the elderly |
| Date of Acceptance |
12 May 2021 |
| Journal |
| Title of Journal |
Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology |
| Standard |
SCOPUS |
| Institute of Journal |
The Research and Technology Transfer Affairs Division of Khon Kaen University |
| ISBN/ISSN |
APST-27-01-08 |
| Volume |
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| Issue |
27 No.01 |
| Month |
Jan-Feb |
| Year of Publication |
2022 |
| Page |
7 |
| Abstract |
The elderly are vulnerable groups due to the physiological and psychological changes they are undergoing. The natural deterioration of vision leads to impairment and is often the cause of injuries sustained due to falling. In the living it is essential to promote health and safety which requires sufficient lighting levels. This research aims to investigate the level of lighting in a long-term care center and to study influences of lighting factors affecting satisfaction levels on visibility of the elderly. Lighting levels were measured by an illuminance meter and a questionnaire was administered on visibility from 42 elderly residents. The results showed that illuminance levels of all areas in the long-term care center were lower than illuminance levels suggested in guidelines for lighting design for the elderly. The surveyed illuminance values were also lower than required illuminance levels under current government regulations, where the appropriate illuminance should be 500 lux for the activities room. However, the elderly were satisfied with the existing visual conditions. Thus, knowledge of how to use indoor lighting to ensure healthy and safety and awareness of the effect of insufficient lighting in the living environment is required. |
| Keyword |
Illuminance, Lighting levels, Long-term care center, Elderly satisfaction, Elderly |
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| Reviewing Status |
มีผู้ประเมินอิสระ |
| Status |
ตีพิมพ์แล้ว |
| Level of Publication |
นานาชาติ |
| citation |
false |
| Part of thesis |
true |
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