Assessing the Suitability of the Design, Safety and Physical Environment of Hospitals for the Elderly: A Case Study in Iran

Iran, like many other countries, is experiencing a growing elderly population. In 2016 census in Iran, out of a population of 79,926,270 people, more than 6 million people (8.2% of the population) were 60 years and over. This can be a major challenge for both healthcare providers and senior patients...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy, Hesam Seyyedin, Reza Fadaye-vatan, Amir Omrani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment 2019-01-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Health, Safety and Environment
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Online Access:http://ijhse.ir/index.php/IJHSE/article/view/340