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http://dx.doi.org/10.5805/SFTI.2014.16.6.849

A Study on the Development of Adaptive Clothing for the Dementia Patients  

Lee, Seung-Min (Dept. of Fashion Marketing, Textile & Fashion Campus of Korea Polytechnic)
Lee, Kyung-Ok (Saenggeul)
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Fashion & Textile Research Journal / v.16, no.6, 2014 , pp. 849-859 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study developed adaptive clothing to increase psychological comfort and protection for dementia patients. Our research method and data collection were as follows. The author selected and interviewed 10 caregivers and nurses to understand dementia patient behavior. The author collected eight pieces of clothing designed for dementia patients that are sold in Korean and overseas markets. We then analyzed garment details, open systems, close systems, and expected functions. Adaptive clothing for dementia patients were developed based upon our research. The results are as follows. First, dementia patients' behavior differed by dementia patient symptoms. Second, all items sold in Korean and overseas markets were jump suits designed to prevent behavior characteristic of dementia patients. Third, the author designed and manufactured five pieces of adaptive clothing for dementia patients that included two for mild dementia patients and three for moderate dementia patients. A panel of 50 caregivers gave high marks to developed clothing in regards to functionality, hygiene, patient human rights and aesthetics. The adaptive clothing of dementia patients from this research will increase the psychological and emotional satisfaction of dementia patients.
Keywords
dementia; adaptive clothing; functionality; aesthetics; hygiene; patient's human right;
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