Elderly users’ perceptions of signage systems from tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou

Deng, Lujie; Zhang, Bolun; Shi, Guangyuan; Zhang, Cheng

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25003

Heliyon

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25003

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Elderly users’ perceptions of signage systems from tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou

Lujie Deng,

Bolun Zhang,

Guangyuan Shi

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Wayfinding is an important skill that is used in many essential daily activities. While some studies have found older adults to have reduced visuospatial functioning and wayfinding performance, the majority of this research has been conducted in laboratory settings and may suffer from threats to external validity. In the current article, we report an empirical study in which 33 participants, grouped into younger adults versus older adults, were asked to find multiple destinations within a complex real-world building. Multiple outcome measures were collected, including wayfinding performance, spatial learning, self-reported uncertainty, and information-seeking behavior. The results indicated that the older adult participants spent longer amounts of time and traveled longer distances to reach the destinations compared to younger adults, with medium-large effect sizes. Older adults also tended to check signs more frequently and to spend more time examining them, with large to very large effect sizes. Spatial learning outcomes and self-reported uncertainty levels in older and younger groups were not significantly different. We discuss recommendations for future studies in this area regarding experimental design, measurement, and interpretation.

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Evaluating Age-Related Differences in Wayfinding in a Real-World Indoor Setting

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As urban environments become increasingly complex and the costs and challenges of infrastructure upgrades continue to rise, wayfinding signage has become an effective solution to cope with urban dynamics due to its low cost and high flexibility. Although the functionality of wayfinding signage has been extensively studied, the perceptual differences between designers and non-designers have not been adequately explored. Ignoring these differences may lead to the overlooking of users’ real and diverse needs, resulting in suboptimal signage performance in practical applications and ultimately a reduction in the overall functionality and user experience of urban spaces. This study aims to bridge this perceptual gap. For this study, we conducted a questionnaire survey in China to compare the visual preferences of designers and non-designers regarding text, shape, color coding, and patterns. The results indicate that designers prioritize functionality and clarity to ensure the effective use of signage in complex urban environments, whereas non-designers prefer wayfinding signages that reflect local cultural symbols and characteristics. Our conclusions suggest that the public’s expectations for wayfinding signage extend beyond basic navigational functions, with an emphasis on cultural expression and visual appeal. Understanding these perceptual differences is crucial in developing design strategies that balance functionality, esthetics, and sustainability, thereby facilitating the sustainable integration of signage into urban landscapes.

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Elderly users’ perceptions of signage systems from tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou

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Evaluating Age-Related Differences in Wayfinding in a Real-World Indoor Setting

Evaluating Age-Related Differences in Wayfinding in a Real-World Indoor Setting

Bridging Perceptual Gaps: Designers vs. Non-Designers in Urban Wayfinding Signage Preferences

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