Public Open Space Development for Elderly People by Using the DANP-V Model to Establish Continuous Improvement Strategies towards a Sustainable and Healthy Aging Society

Abstract

Abstract:With the global trend of population aging, how to integrate the health needs of elderly people into public open space (POS) development while taking into account public interest is a major challenge in the 21st century. Although the issues of elderly people's health and their POS needs are receiving increasing attention, research on continuous improvement strategies for POS for healthy aging societies is still limited. Hence, this study explored continuous improvement strategies thoroughly and systematically by using the DANP-V model. The findings revealed cognitive differences between expert and elderly groups. Moreover, water features, waste management, and co-maintenance spaces were the three criteria with the largest gap value. POS improvement has previously been implemented based on a priority order ranked from the criterion with largest gap value to the criterion with the smallest one. However, an alternative approach based on the cause-effect relationship is proposed in this paper. The study findings have both theoretical and practical implications for POS planners and designers.

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“…Finally, the study verified the effectiveness of the DDANPVM model through empirical analysis, and confirmed that the gap between various factors of several candidate products through the modified VIKOR method, providing references for decision-makers and consumers [17][18]. The combination of DANP and the modified VIKOR method [18][19][20][21][22] enables the identification of performance limitations, thereby prioritizing their improvement and promoting consumers' adoption of mobile health care. These results were concluded through quantitative analysis, which offered specific sustainable development planning advice.…”

“…Third, we recognized the cause-effect relationships between criteria and dimensions and confirmed the key influence factors and their IWs. The DEMATEL method can be used to construct an INRM and determine the IWs, preserving the relationships among dimensions and criteria in a universal model based on the basic concept of ANP, which has been termed DANP [17][18][19][20][21][22]. Finally, the study verified the effectiveness of the DDANPVM model through empirical analysis, and confirmed that the gap between various factors of several candidate products through the modified VIKOR method, providing references for decision-makers and consumers [17][18].…”

“…This method used INRM to systematically establish performance improvement strategies. The process was named the DDANPMV model [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]. We proposed that the DDANPMV model is a more effective method of solving the research problem.…”

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“…Therefore, society benefits from ensuring that elderly individuals receive necessary assistance in all aspects of their lives. One way to realize these benefits is to ensure that urban public spaces and facilities are suitable for the elderly [2][3][4][5]. Providing safe, inclusive, and accessible public spaces can help the elderly obtain a higher quality of life and better health conditions [6,7]; thus, the sustainable development of cities can be more easily achieved [8].…”