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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2020.11.1.161

A Study on the Design Guidelines of the Elderly Walker for safety walking  

Lee, Hyun-Uk (Dept. of U-design, Inje University)
Yang, Sung-Ho (Dept. of Design Engineering, Inje University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.11, no.1, 2020 , pp. 161-168 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study is designed to develop a walker to assist the elderly in safe, independent walking. To this end, problems were identified through analysis of the walker for the elderly and user observations were used to identify problems and needs. The product analysis showed that most elderly walkers tend to prioritize their functions. In addition, user observations showed that most users had positive perceptions about the function, but that structural aspects, such as operation methods and stability, had negative consequences. A total of five design guidelines were derived based on the problems and needs derived. The design guidelines were designed to focus on improving structural problems rather than functional parts, and to orientate safety over functional priorities. Five design guidelines derived from this study could be used as basic data for the manufacture of walkers that reflect the views and needs of the elderly in the future in the manufacture and design of walkers for the elderly.
Keywords
Rollator; Silver supplies; Elderly; Elderly Walker; Design guideline;
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