Faded memories: The role of design in enhancing the quality of life of persons living with dementia

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Figure 1. Research approach.

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

Table 1. Determinants of health-related quality of life.

Determinants	Factors encompassing determinants
Physical Health	General state of health, effectiveness of coping with activities of daily living, frequency, and severity of aggravation of illness, experiencing side effects of treatments
Psychological State	Appraisal of well-being, appraisal of one’s fitness (depression ideation, anxiety), problems with cognitive functioning (attention, memory)
Social Functioning	Family, friends, social relations at work (superiors, subordinates)
Economic State	Financial independence, personal income, employment

(Source: Schipper et al., 1996).

Figure 2. A theoretical framework for improved QoL of persons living with dementia.

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

Figure 3. Elderly care home 1 layout.

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

Figure 4. Elderly care home 2 layout.

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

Figure 5. Graphical representation for values for principles of dementia friendly design assessment (Indoors).

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

Figure 6. Graphical representation for values for principles of dementia friendly design assessment (Outdoors).

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

Figure 7. Graphical representation for values for contemporary trends of dementia friendly design Assessment.

(Source: Authors Construct, 2021).

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Data availability statement

The participants of this study did not give written consent for their data to be shared publicly. Secondly, due to the sensitive nature of the research data is not available.