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From Institutions to Care Homes - A Case Study of Residentialization in Danish Profile Nursing Homes -
Yi-Kyung Hong, Seo Ryeung Ju, Seong Wook Lee. Journal of the Korean housing association, 2026-02-25
Topic: Risk, prevention and care in population studies
This study aims to analyze the spatial planning and operational strategies of three profile nursing homes in Copenhagen, Denmark-Hørgården, Peder Lykke Center, and Ørestad Plejecenter-and to derive design and operational implications for the development of Korean unit-based long-term care facilities for older adults.The research employed a combination of literature review, field visits, and interviews with facility managers to collect data on spatial planning, design, operation, and management, which were systematically categorized through content analysis to identify characteristics and differences among the cases.The main findings are as follows.First, the separation of housing provision and operation, along with professional management organizations, allowed each facility to implement its own care strategy, ensuring residents' autonomy and choice.Second, the creation of a home-like environment was achieved through small-scale unit-based living structures, predominantly single-occupancy rooms, and domestic-style kitchens and living spaces, enabling residents to maintain autonomy and individuality while engaging in community life.Third, the active incorporation of natural elements, dementia-friendly design, and multi-sensory stimulation created a therapeutic environment supporting both physical recovery and psychological well-being.Fourth, promoting interaction with the local community emerged as a key feature of Danish nursing homes.These findings demonstrate that Danish long-term care facilities function not merely as institutions but as homes, reflecting a care paradigm that supports older adults' independence and social integration and provides guidance for Korean long-term care facilities.
Key findings
- This study aims to analyze the spatial planning and operational strategies of three profile nursing homes in Copenhagen, Denmark-Hørgården, Peder Lykke Center, and Ørestad Plejecenter-and to derive design and operational implications for the development of Korean unit-based long-term care facilities
Why it matters
This case study analyzed spatial planning and operational strategies of three Danish nursing homes to derive design implications for Korean long-term care facilities, including dementia-friendly design. It does not address treating, curing, or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Study details
- Evidence strengthLow
How this study scored 32/100
Published in a peer-reviewed journal. Scored zero for study design, sample size, effect reported, studied in people and randomised / blinded because the record does not state it. We have no data on senior author's track record, so that was left out: it earned 31 of the 96 points we could judge it on, which is 32 out of 100.
| Component | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Journal tier | 7 / 10 | Tier 3 — peer-reviewed journal (Journal of the Korean housing association) |
| Journal's citation record | 0 / 4 | Journal of the Korean housing association: journal h-index 12 (OpenAlex, 2026-10-29) |
| Study design | 0 / 12 | No study design recorded — scores zero, not guessed (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Strength of evidence | 1 / 5 | Rated “low” in our summary |
| Peer-review validation | 10 / 10 | Peer-reviewed. Published as an article in a named peer-reviewed journal. |
| How recent | 5 / 5 | 2026 — within 1 year(s) of the newest study here |
| Sample size | 0 / 4 | Participant count not stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Effect reported | 0 / 3 | No effect size reported — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Studied in people | 0 / 3 | Not stated whether this was studied in people — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Randomised / blinded | 0 / 2 | No randomisation or blinding stated — scores zero (not stated in the record — scored 0) |
| Times cited | 1 / 7 | Cited 1 times (OpenAlex, 2026-10-10) |
| Citations per year | 0 / 5 | 0.5 citations a year over 2 year(s) since 2026 |
| Impact for its field and year | 4 / 6 | Cited 8.6× the average for papers of its field and year (OpenAlex FWCI) |
| Cited by studies here | 0 / 6 | No other study in this library cites it |
| Still being cited | 0 / 4 | Cited 1 times in 2024–2026 (2026 still in progress; OpenAlex) |
| Senior author's track record | — / 4 | OpenAlex's profile for last-listed author Seong Wook Lee holds only 7 work(s), too few to judge a track record — left out of this score |
| Institution's track record | 0 / 3 | Kyung Hee University: institution h-index 468 (OpenAlex) |
| Multi-centre collaboration | 0 / 3 | OpenAlex lists 1 institution(s) in 1 country — scores zero (affiliation lists can be incomplete) |
| Indexed in PubMed | 1 / 2 | Not in PubMed, but has a DOI |
| Free to read | 2 / 2 | Free to read |
| Points | 31 / 96 | Scored on 19 of 20 parts. We have no data for the rest, so they are left out: 31 of the 96 points we could judge it on is 32 out of 100. |
| Total | 32 / 100 | — |
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- DOI: 10.6107/jkha.2026.37.1.037
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APA 7th
Hong, Y.-K., Ju, S. R., & Lee, S. W. (2026). From Institutions to Care Homes - A Case Study of Residentialization in Danish Profile Nursing Homes -. Journal of the Korean housing association. https://doi.org/10.6107/jkha.2026.37.1.037
Vancouver
Hong Y.-K, Ju SR, Lee SW. From Institutions to Care Homes - A Case Study of Residentialization in Danish Profile Nursing Homes -. Journal of the Korean housing association. 2026. doi:10.6107/jkha.2026.37.1.037.
BibTeX
@article{hong2026-29bed490,
author = {Hong, Yi-Kyung and Ju, Seo Ryeung and Lee, Seong Wook},
title = {{From Institutions to Care Homes - A Case Study of Residentialization in Danish Profile Nursing Homes -}},
journal = {Journal of the Korean housing association},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.6107/jkha.2026.37.1.037},
url = {https://doi.org/10.6107/jkha.2026.37.1.037}
}
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