Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users’ sportswear comfort

Lee, Hyojeong; Jin, Heejae

doi:10.1186/s40691-019-0179-z

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“…According to the result of the analysis, functional needs, including fit attributes, [61], especially about the problem of unbalanced body measurement [8]. However, it is most connected with customization for individual cases, rarely related with a complete development of sizing system and pattern innovation for the sitting posture.…”

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“…The disability of wheelchair users is basically considered as mobility impairment [3] or described as "living with mobility disabilities and impairments" [4]. It means that the person is permanently keeping a seated poster in the wheelchair rather than standing [5] [6], and the posture leads to the direct problems of dependency on technical aid, restriction within the wheelchair, or even indirect function problems such as the atrophy of the leg muscle [5], poor blood circulation [7] and reduction of sensation [8]. These problems can include primary injuries and diseases such as spinal cord injuries, atrophy of leg muscles, chronic urinary infection, skin inflammation, pressure sores [9], and cardiovascular problems [10].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Lee & Jin [8] classified the disabilities of wheelchair users into eight levels that resulted from paraplegia and quadriplegia. However, the causes of being a wheelchair user could be even more than the reasons.…”

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Clothing Needs for Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Literature Review

Feng¹,

Chiu²

2021

AAR

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The aim of this study was to identify the clothing needs of wheelchair users using relevant literatures in a global scale and to design a method to classify the clothing needs into a unified system, in order to generate a map of wheelchair users' clothing needs with the information from multiple resources. The paper reviewed the previous studies about clothing needs and preference of wheelchair users. A three-tier screening was designed to extract main findings from the relevant literature. Content analysis and statistical analysis were used to integrate the information and identify implications. Information was categorized to represent the attributes of the clothing needs. The paper provides comprehensive insights about the specific barriers and abstract demands about the clothing needs of wheelchair users regarding their preference for apparel products. Eight essential attributes relating to the clothing needs of wheelchair users were identified: functional needs, fit attribute fabric and fiber, safety issue, aesthetic needs, expressive needs, quality of life, and extrinsic attributes. The attributes were classified into two general domains, reflecting the physical challenges and psychological desires of wheelchair users.

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Clothing Needs for Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Literature Review

Feng¹,

Chiu²

2021

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“…The modeling and design of pajamas for people with reduced mobility are essential features to meet the specific needs of this group and supply a more adequate and functional clothing experience. These features were created based on a series of reasons and justifications that aimed to maximize comfort, accessibility, and autonomy for the users [ 16 , 18 , 28 , 29 ].…”

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Design of Innovative Clothing for Pressure Injury Prevention: End-User Evaluation in a Mixed-Methods Study

Salgueiro-Oliveira,

Rêgo,

Santos-Costa

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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The global relevance of pressure injury (PI) prevention technologies arise from their impact on the quality of life of people with limited mobility and the costs associated with treating these preventable injuries. The purpose of this mixed methods study is to evaluate the design of a prototype integrating Smart Health Textiles for PI prevention based on feedback from specialist nurses who care for individuals who are prone to or have PIs. This is a mixed methods study. A structured questionnaire was conducted as part of an evaluation of a prototype garment for the prevention of PIs. This questionnaire was applied during the evaluation of the prototype and afterwards focus group discussions were held with experts. Descriptive statistics techniques were used to analyze the data and thematic and integrated content analysis was conducted through concomitant triangulation. Nineteen nurses took part, aged 30 to 39 years (52.6%) and with 12.31 ± 8.96 years of experience. Participants showed that the prototype required more manipulation and physical effort, which interfered its usefulness, in addition to presenting difficulties with the openings and the material of the closure system, which interfered with the ease of use and learning. Overall satisfaction with the product was moderate, with some areas for improvement found, such as satisfaction, recommendations to colleagues, and pleasantness of use. It is concluded that areas for improvement have been found in all dimensions, including in the design of openings and the choice of materials. These findings supply significant insights for improving clothing to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.

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“…In sportswear production, comfort is a feature that contributes greater mobility for the wearer (Lee and Jin, 2019). A variety of factors induces discomfort, however, the thermal aspect was found to be the critical factor triggering the unfavourable sensation (Jun et al , 2009).…”

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Thermal comfort perception of hijab usage among young Muslim women for sports activity

Yusof

Ahmad

Yusof

et al. 2021

RJTA

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the perceived thermal comfort experienced by active Muslim women (AMW) wearing hijabs determined by their experience of comfort sensation while doing sports activities or regular exercises. This study also examines whether the casual hijabs which are widely used among AMW are able to supply the appropriate comfort for active purposes. Design/methodology/approach This study used the quantitative method using survey questionnaires to collect 100 primary data obtained from AMW respondents who are university students located around the Klang Valley region in Malaysia. Findings Based on the overall results, this study suggests that the common hijabs that are used for casual applications do not offer sufficient comfort to Muslim women while performing sports activities or regular exercises. Research limitations/implications The outcome of this study will help to gain a better understanding on hijab preferences and comfort experienced from the viewpoint of regular hijab users. The information will assist industries to consider the selection of the right materials when developing sportswear hijabs to provide better comfort for more AMW in the near future. The method used in this study is useful to gain information on consumer’s profile and value-added details about the discomfort aspects of hijab which are scarce in the existing literature on thermal comfort. Originality/value This study was conducted to explore the type of hijabs commonly worn by AMW while performing sports activities and to obtain their views on the perceived thermal comfort.

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Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users’ sportswear comfort

Cited by 10 publications

References 34 publications

Clothing Needs for Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Literature Review

Clothing Needs for Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Literature Review

Design of Innovative Clothing for Pressure Injury Prevention: End-User Evaluation in a Mixed-Methods Study

Thermal comfort perception of hijab usage among young Muslim women for sports activity

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