Anthropometric measurements of the female perineum for design of the opening shape of urination device

Wang, Lijing; He, Xin; Wang, Chunhui; Wang, Zheng; Xiu-yun, Zhou

doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2015.01.004

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“…Detailed anthropometric data for the two participant groups are listed in Table 1 . To prevent bias caused by extreme body weight and height, and thus affect the results, this study compared participants’ anthropometric data with those from the study of Wang et al 23 , which focused on young men and women in Taiwan. Data indicated that participants’ anthropometric data were in normal ranges.…”

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Changes in external ischial tuberosity width at varying trunk–thigh angles between sexes using two measurement methods

Chen

2021

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This study examined the influence of two methods and various trunk–thigh (TT) angles on external ischial tuberosity width (EITW) for 45 men and 45 women. In the experiment, the impress and seat pressure methods were applied at TT angles of 60°, 75°, 90°, and 105°. When the impress method was used, EITW remained highly consistent across the four measured TT angles with differences of 2.8 and 2.1 mm for men and women, respectively. Conversely, in the seated pressure method, EITW increased with TT angle such that differences in EITW across a full TT angle range were 11.5 and 11.7 mm for men and women, respectively. Irrespective of method, differences in EITW between genders measured approximately 12.6–13.7 mm across all TT angles. Correlation analyses revealed that hip circumference was positively related to EITW in all cases, whereas the relationship of hip width and depth with EITW varied by method and gender. Because of inherent differences in EITW between genders, these findings suggest that gender variability should be considered in seat cushion design.

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Changes in external ischial tuberosity width at varying trunk–thigh angles between sexes using two measurement methods

Chen

2021

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“…In recent years, indirect 3D anthropometric measurements have been adopted to design a variety of products or environments for general and working populations, and for the elderly and people with disabilities. These projects have included footwear designs (Mochimaru, Kouchi, and Dohi 2000;Witana, Feng, and Goonetilleke 2004;Krauss et al 2008Krauss et al , 2011Hong et al 2011; Lee and Wang 2015), fashion and apparel designs (Lee, Hong, and Kim 2004;Gupta et al 2006;Zheng, Yu, and Fan 2007;Jung, Kwon, and You 2010;Pandarum, Yu, and Hunter 2011), headrelated product designs Lacko et al 2017), workstations or work environment designs (Wang et al 1999;Hanson et al 2009), personal protective equipment designs (Hsiao et al 2009(Hsiao et al , 2013Stewart, Ledingham, and Williams 2017), tractor cab designs (Hsiao et al 2005) and electric scooter designs (Chou and Hsiao 2005), as well as other products for special groups, such as the elderly and physically impaired individuals (Yu et al 2013;Wang et al 2015).…”

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A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design

2018

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Anthropometry is a key element of ergonomic studies for addressing the problem of fitting the tasks/products to user characteristics, but there is a gap between anthropometric data and their application for designing ergonomic products and environments. This research was conducted to review the literature on the methodology and applications of anthropometry for the ergonomic design of products and environments, and to identify where further research is needed to improve its application and evaluation protocols. One hundred and sixteen papers meeting the inclusion criteria were reviewed. Although a number of anthropometric investigations have been conducted to improve the design of products/environments for different users, further research seems to be necessary, particularly for special groups, such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Different anthropometric measurement methods/techniques and fitting criteria are discussed regarding their applicability for various design applications. This review also highlights methodological issues (sampling considerations and prototype evaluation and testing) that should be considered in future research to ensure a user-centred approach of the design process. Practitioner Summary: A literature review was conducted on the methodology and applications of anthropometry for the ergonomic design of products/environments. This review emphasises the need for anthropometric research to design for special groups, such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities, and methodological issues that should be considered in future research. Abbreviations: 1D: one-dimensional; 2D: two-dimensional; 3D: three-dimensional; HF/E: Human Factors/Ergonomics; PCA: Principal Components Analysis; CA: Cluster Analysis; DHM: Digital Human Modelling.

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“…A group has published a paper describing a methodology to scan the female perineum to optimise the design of the opening of a female urination device. The limitation of this paper is that is used a small number of young Chinese women who may not be representative of the wider population (Wang et al 2015). There is a vast array of commercially available female urinals, some of which are disposable, most of which are designed for use whilst standing, some can be used sitting.…”

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A disposable female urinal bottle (the EasyWee^{tm pending}) improves patient experience for immobilised females with lower limb fractures.

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Ellis

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Female patients with lower limb fractures often experience pain and loss of dignity when manoeuvred onto a bedpan. Poor bladder management, including urinary catheterisation for convenience, can lead to longer hospital stays and eventual loss of independence. Disposable pulp male urinal bottles have been modified into a shape that accommodates the female perineum but they have not been used consistently, the design has varied depending on the fabricator and no formal evidence supported their use. Using the Model for Improvement process with sequential Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles we formalised the design and spread the use of the urinal to other hospitals and an ambulance service. This project was inspired by a patient advocate of the female urinal. A local feasibility study focussed on female patients with hip fracture in an emergency department and was followed by a second cycle in both emergency and trauma departments. The final cycle was a multi-institutional study*. The final study cohort was immobilised female patients (n=103) and healthcare professionals supporting them (n= 118). Utility was assessed by feedback on the advantages of the urinal. Healthcare professionals were also asked about impact on their working practices. Acceptability was addressed by asking patients and healthcare professional participants whether they would recommend the urinal. Most patients and healthcare professionals in this trial would recommend the urinal to another patient. Patients felt they suffered less pain from movement and that it was a more dignified way to micturate. Healthcare professionals felt the advantages were potential to reduce the need for urinary catheters, for lifting and log rolling patients. A disposable urinal that accommodates female anatomy and supplies the same advantages as the male urinal bottle (ability to micturate without the need for movement) would have value in many clinical settings.

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Anthropometric measurements of the female perineum for design of the opening shape of urination device

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Changes in external ischial tuberosity width at varying trunk–thigh angles between sexes using two measurement methods

Changes in external ischial tuberosity width at varying trunk–thigh angles between sexes using two measurement methods

A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design

A disposable female urinal bottle (the EasyWee^{tm pending}) improves patient experience for immobilised females with lower limb fractures.

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Anthropometric measurements of the female perineum for design of the opening shape of urination device

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Changes in external ischial tuberosity width at varying trunk–thigh angles between sexes using two measurement methods

Changes in external ischial tuberosity width at varying trunk–thigh angles between sexes using two measurement methods

A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design

A disposable female urinal bottle (the EasyWeetm pending) improves patient experience for immobilised females with lower limb fractures.

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A disposable female urinal bottle (the EasyWee^{tm pending}) improves patient experience for immobilised females with lower limb fractures.