Development of guidelines for designing appliances for older persons

Higgins, P. G.; Glasgow, Adam

doi:10.3233/wor-2012-0178-333

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“…Some of these devices compensate for age-related declines in motor function. However, elaboration of new technologies is seldom based on a thorough understanding of the central and peripheral changes affecting the older adult (Higgins & Glasgow, 2012). Therefore, unraveling the role that exerts normal cognitive decline on manual dexterity is of importance, especially since appropriate hand function predicts the capacity to perform activities of daily living and life independence (Williams, Hadler, & Earp, 1982).…”

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Association Between Executive Functions, Working Memory, and Manual Dexterity in Young and Healthy Older Adults

2016

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Aging is accompanied by declines in cognitive and sensorimotor functions. However, at present, the interrelation between attentional processes and dexterity in aging has not been thoroughly addressed. This study explored the relationship between executive function, working memory, and dexterity performance in 15 young and 15 healthy elderly, right-handed participants. A modified version of the Purdue Pegboard Test was used for dexterity assessment. Two subtasks were selected to calculate temporal and kinematic parameters of reaching, grasping, transport, and insertion of pegs. Evaluation of executive function and working memory was performed using neuropsychological tests. The relationship between dexterity and cognitive outcomes were also examined. Results showed that the prehensile movements involved in grasping and their speed significantly differed between groups and correlated with executive function in the young group. For elderly adults, variability of hand movements turned out to be associated with executive abilities.

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Association Between Executive Functions, Working Memory, and Manual Dexterity in Young and Healthy Older Adults

2016

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“…La evaluación de la usabilidad y aceptación del andador robótico FriWalk es también analizada (Pérez-Rodríguez et al, 2020). Tendencias de diseño universal se identifican para superar barreras en el mercado (Steinfeld & Smith, 2012) y se resalta el enfoque de psicología cognitiva y gerontología en el desarrollo de tecnologías (Higgins & Glasgow, 2012). Literatura sobre ergonomía del paciente en envejecimiento y enfermedades crónicas es revisada (Holden et al, 2020), destacando necesidades en transiciones asistenciales.…”

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Tecnologías aplicadas al diseño para el cuidado del adulto mayor

Bravo-Carrasco,

Fernández-Balboa,

Adaros-Manríquez

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EIDCC

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En todo el mundo, existe un incremento en la población de Adultos Mayores (AM). Hoy en día, mejorar la calidad de vida de los AM es un problema social importante. Los nuevos avances tecnológicos son capaces de mantener la autonomía y la independencia durante el envejecimiento. Estos requieren de un enfoque preventivo, sencillo y adaptado al usuario para mantener la funcionalidad del AM sin inconvenientes. La presente investigación consistió en una revisión de literatura entre los años 2012 a 2022 para determinar los avances tecnológicos en tres áreas de aplicación encontradas: (i) tecnologías aplicadas al diseño y ergonomía, (ii) al control y monitoreo, y (iii) a la actividad física y rehabilitación. A partir de la literatura recopilada en las bases de datos Web of Science e IEEE, se realiza una visión general de las tecnologías actuales. Se evidencian grandes avances en iniciativas con exergames, realidad virtual (RV) y robots asistentes con enfoques en prevención de caídas, en mejorar la actividad física y rehabilitación. Las tres áreas se centran en: (i) plantear sugerencias de diseño, (ii) la prevención de problemas mediante medición de movimientos y datos fisiológicos, y (iii) potenciar la prevención a través de la actividad muscular. Se evidencia un futuro prometedor que debe superar ciertas limitaciones en el seguimiento de las iniciativas, en fomentar su accesibilidad y en establecer regularización de los estudios clínicos. Finalmente, se incluye un análisis para abordar los principales retos, limitaciones y tendencias futuras en la aplicación de tecnologías para el cuidado de AM.

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“…Contudo, muitas vezes as necessidades dos idosos não são assimiladas ao projetar dispositivos. Designers e outros projetistas tendem a confiar em diretrizes de acessibilidade ou presunções comuns das necessidades e limitações dos usuários (HIGGINS; GLASGOW, 2012). Ou seja, em muitas situações não se tem conhecimento suficiente sobre o usuário idoso, o que ocasiona projetos que nem sempre são adequados para tal público.…”

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Interação Idoso-Embalagem: Uma Reflexão Sobre a Ergonomia no Design de Embalagens

Giordani¹,

Cinelli²

2019

Blucher Design Proceedings

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ResumoA população idosa vem crescendo, demandando produtos e serviços adequados às suas necessidades. Contudo, muitos artefatos não são apropriados para tais usuários, visto que características da terceira idade nem sempre são utilizadas nos projetos. Isso ocorre no setor de embalagens. Estudos recentes indicam que a manipulação de algumas embalagens exige aptidão que os idosos não possuem, restringindo o acesso aos produtos e causando prejuízos. Isso demonstra a importância da ergonomia no design de embalagens, para conhecer as capacidades dos sujeitos. Desse modo, o presente artigo propõe uma reflexão sobre ergonomia, embalagens e idosos, a partir de revisão teórica para fundamentar a temática e achados de pesquisas empíricas. Assim, pode-se observar como a ergonomia é relevante, sendo um conhecimento subutilizado na área, mas que deve ser cada vez mais aplicado no diagnóstico de problemas nas embalagens e para o projeto de dispositivos adequados as necessidades dos usuários, em especial idosos. Palavras Chave: idosos; embalagens; ergonomia. AbstractThe elderly population is growing, demanding products and services adapted to their needs. However, many artifacts are not appropriate for such users, the characteristics of old age are not always used in projects. It occurs in packaging industry. Recent studies indicate that the handling of some packaging requires aptitude that elderly do not have, restricting access to the products and causing damages. It demonstrates the importance of ergonomics in packaging design, in order to know the capacities of the users. The present article proposes a reflection about ergonomics, packaging and elderly, based on theoretical revision to base the theme and findings of empirical researches. Thus, it can be observed how ergonomics is relevant, being an underutilized knowledge in the area, but it should be increasingly applied in the diagnosis of problems in packaging and for the project of devices adequate to user needs, especially the elderly.

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Development of guidelines for designing appliances for older persons

Cited by 8 publications

References 40 publications

Association Between Executive Functions, Working Memory, and Manual Dexterity in Young and Healthy Older Adults

Association Between Executive Functions, Working Memory, and Manual Dexterity in Young and Healthy Older Adults

Tecnologías aplicadas al diseño para el cuidado del adulto mayor

Interação Idoso-Embalagem: Uma Reflexão Sobre a Ergonomia no Design de Embalagens

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