Abstract:This paper proposes a user-centered design (UCD) method and demonstrates the assistive device design, incorporating user involvement and the risk management approach throughout the design process, in a Japanese day-care facility for older adults. The study focused on the lunchtime problem, where there is a limited number of nursing staff for meal assistance and supervision of users to ensure their safety. An abnormal posture notification system that met the technical/functional and user requirements was succes… Show more
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