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Ett underlag för utvärdering av utemiljön vid ett särskilt boende för personer med demenssjukdom?
Background Being outdoors on a regular basis is beneficial for all individuals, people with dementia who is living in special accommodation have not always that possibility. If the person with dementia live in a stimulating environment can contribute to the person's functions are maintained. Aim To provide a basis for evaluation of a new outdoor environment at a special accommodation for people with dementia. Method of data collection in action research was done through focus group with staff on the accommodation and the participants in the project, a total of five informants. Results Informants thoughts and experiences were analyzed and divided into three main categories to describe the project - design, obstacles and goals. Evaluation Assessment of organizational structure needs for the project to be feasible. Evaluation plan shows at different evaluation points, and possible dates when data collection is appropriate.