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NORDIC LIGHT & COLOUR
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed at taking part of the thoughts about light and
colour in nursing home facilities from the perspective of actors
from different sectors within health care for older people. Eight
persons were interviewed, and the material was analyzed using
a qualitative content analysis. According to the findings both
colour and light were perceived as important aspects within
nursing home facilities. Colour contrasts were seen as sup-
portive for persons with cognitive and visual disabilities, and
were used mainly in bathrooms and dining rooms. The infor-
mants also reported the importance of adequate light due to
decreasing visual functioning and strong lighting was perceived
as essential in dining rooms. In addition, this study showed
varying views from different professions on the relationship
between colour and light concluding the importance of interdis-
ciplinarity and exchange of knowledge.
Professional’s thoughts on light and
colour in nursing home facilities
Susanna Nordin