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2025 Vol.36, Issue 5

Research Article

Analysis of Unit Care Design Guidelines for Long Term Care Facilities from the Perspective of Person-Centered Care (PCC)

인간중심케어(Person-Centered Care) 관점에서 본 노인요양시설의 유니트케어 디자인가이드라인 분석

Yi-Kyung Hong1
,
Seo Ryeung Ju2
,
Seong Wook Lee3
홍 이경1
,
주 서령2
,
이 성욱3
1정회원(주저자), 경희대학교 주거환경학과 고령서비스-테크융합전공 학술연구교수
2정회원(교신저자), 경희대학교 주거환경학과 고령서비스-테크융합전공 교수
3정회원(공동저자), 경희대학교 주거환경학과 고령서비스-테크융합전공 박사과정
Corresponding AuthorSeo Ryeung Ju, Department of Housing & Interior Design, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Korea. E-mail: jcl@khu.ac.kr
25 October 2025. pp. 001-012
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Abstract

This study quantitatively analyzes design guidelines for Unit Care nursing homes from the perspective of Person-Centered Care (PCC), focusing on how spatial design reflects the core PCC dimensions of autonomy, everydayness, relationships, integration, and meaning. A total of 75 guideline items were classified by spatial type (overall facility, shared spaces, private rooms) and design elements (spatial planning, design details, equipment and devices), then evaluated for their relevance to PCC concepts. Results showed that autonomy and everydayness were strongly emphasized, highlighting design efforts to support residents’ independence and continuity of daily life. Conversely, relationships and meaning were less reflected, indicating a need to better incorporate social interaction and emotional significance into environmental design. Cross-national comparisons revealed that Canada, the United States, and the UK prioritized autonomy and everydayness, whereas Japan placed relatively greater emphasis on relationships and meaning, reflecting cultural differences. The findings underscore the importance of adopting a multidimensional approach that integrates physical, social, and emotional aspects in the design of Unit Care facilities. This research provides foundational insights for developing comprehensive PCC-oriented design guidelines and operational strategies aimed at enhancing quality of life for older adults.

Keywords
Unit Care
Person-Centered Care (PCC)
Design Guidelines
Long Term Care Facilities
키워드
유니트케어
인간중심케어
디자인가이드라인
노인요양시설
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  • Publisher :The Korean Housing Association
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국주거학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Housing Association
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국주거학회논문집
  • Volume : 36
  • No :5
  • Pages :001-012
  • Received Date : 2025-07-04
  • Revised Date : 2025-08-26
  • Accepted Date : 2025-08-27
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2025.36.5.001
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