The importance of successful place integration for perceived health in very old age: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

The aim of this study was to increase our understanding of the multifaceted phenomenon of home and health, by exploring processes underlying these dynamics when living at home in very old age. There is a lack of knowledge about how aspects of housing affect ageing especially with regard to understanding of the dynamics of home and health in old and very old age. The results can be useful in constructing and implementing guidelines for more holistic approaches to housing provision for senior citizens. Further, the study delivers a deeper understanding about how very old people live their lives, useful for practitioners as well as it contributes to theory development within the context of ageing and environments.