An Innovative Self-Feed Product For Elderly Arthritis With Hand Disability

Abstract

Arthritis is a chronic disease, which affects the joints, tissues, organ and the body's internal system. Arthritis is the leading cause of disabilities and impaired quality of life. Besides, arthritis caused difficulties in carrying out daily activities independently. This study aims to innovate a product for elderly with arthritis in hand to self-feed at mealtimes. The design will enhance the independence or partial independence of arthritis elderly with hand disability at mealtimes. In the same time, the design will help to reduce the arthritis finger and hand pain experienced while eating. In addition, this study focuses on the challenges and difficulties faced by the elderlies with arthritic hand at mealtimes.