The British Journal of Mental Subnormality · 1980 · 13 citations · 4 references
ArchitectureEnvironmental DesignBuilt EnvironmentMental Health CareRehabilitationAccessible Built EnvironmentMental Health Facility DesignWorkplace AccommodationMental Health AccommodationsOccupational Therapy Space Design
Few studies of day care for severely mentally handicapped adults have been made. Norris (1975) surveyed five adult day care centres, describing characteristics of the people who attended, aspects of the centre buildings, the range of equipment and activities provided. Evidence relating to the most suitable or effective form of day care environment is scarce, however, although a wide variety of provision exists. Many old hospitals rely on the large open day rooms attached to the wards or have occupational therapy units, also occupying large open rooms.
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