A review of 280 records identified a need to look at housing through three specific lenses: physical quality, tenure security, and structural accessibility. These three factors are often linked, but they are rarely measured together in a single study. This new framework aims to provide a clearer way to study how these factors affect people's lives.
Researchers found a significant gap in current data. Specifically, there is very little information on how housing accessibility affects people with disabilities. There is also a lack of research that looks at how race, income, and disability interact with housing conditions.
Because this is a narrative review, the findings are not a test of a specific treatment. Instead, it provides a roadmap for future research and policy. It helps experts understand that housing is more than just a building; it involves the security of staying in a home and the ability to move through it safely.
