Gratitude and Growth: How Global Insights on Homebound Care Are Enriching Public Spaces
Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza, PhD
Research Fellow, Flinders University, Caring Futures Institute, CNHS, Flinders University
We often reflect on the incredible power of academic collaboration and its profound ability to bridge global divides, significantly influencing policy, practice, and the lives of those we co-investigate with and support. A striking example of this dynamic came from Mark Weiler, PhD, at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario. He recently highlighted how Australian research on frail, homebound, and bedridden people (FHBP) is enriching global understanding and practices.
Mark's team drew on insights from our exhibition "Enlightened: Homebound People Aging with Technology," alongside other pivotal resources, to deepen their understanding of the challenges faced by homebound people. This helped advance discussions about making natural parks and other public spaces more accessible. His acknowledgment of our work in his Canadian team's publication in the World Leisure Journal showcases the far-reaching impact of shared academic endeavours.
Mark Weiler's team's study zeroes in on the accessibility of public spaces, specifically national parks, for individuals with disabilities, resonating with our FHBP research findings and advocacy efforts. Their work highlights a crucial observation: "A considerable gap in the literature is that many impairments or conditions are either recognised infrequently or not at all." This statement underscores the urgent need for public facilities worldwide to adopt more comprehensive and inclusive approaches. For a more detailed understanding of these issues, explore their publication, "Accessibility of National Parks and Other Natural Protected Areas for People with Disabilities: A Scoping Review of the Academic Literature," available at https://doi.org/10.1080/16078055.2024.2413069.
It's truly inspiring to see our research on a population often overlooked in healthcare conversations gaining international visibility and driving change. For more detailed insights from our #FHBP teamwork, explore these publications:
To all researchers, artists, galleries, practitioners and communities: let's keep collaborating and sharing our insights broadly. Our combined efforts are crucial for advancing knowledge and creating real-world changes, ensuring that no one remains unseen in our societies regardless of mobility or isolation.
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Continue to share, collaborate, and transform. Our collective efforts are crucial in making a real difference.
PS: Frail, homebound, and bedridden people (#FHBP) are individuals living at home whose daily lives are confined within their house boundaries due to health, energy, and psychosocial or socio-functional impairments. This population requires a systematic, data-driven understanding of their health-related states and the events that affect them.
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2 个月Very informative!