Investigating Older Adults’ Expressed Needs Regarding Falls Prevention

Howard, Brenda S.; Baca, Ryan; Bilger, Melissa; Cali, Sarah; Kotarski, Abigail; Parrett, Kiana; Skibinski, Karena

doi:10.1080/02703181.2018.1520380

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“…Physical limitations are identified as a background for developing products that adapt to the specific needs of this age group based on these changes. Thus, the deterioration that could be experienced in mobility, cognitive functions, and the development of frailty [39] are also associated with a lower quality of life and fear of death [40,41]. These findings are consistent with other studies that also report these problems [6,7,42].…”

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Identifying the Needs of Older Adults Associated with Daily Activities: A Qualitative Study

Westermeyer

Fraga

Schilling-Norman

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Introduction: By 2050, older adults will constitute 16% of the world population; hence, there is an urgent demand and challenge to design solutions (products and services) that meet the needs of this age group. This study sought to analyse the needs that impact the well-being of Chilean older adults and present possible solutions through the design of products. Methodology: A qualitative study was used, where focus groups were held with older adults, industrial designers, health professionals, and entrepreneurs on the needs and design of solutions for older adults. Results: A general map was obtained that linked the categories and subcategories related to the relevant needs and solutions, which were then classified in a framework. Conclusions: The resulting proposal places the needs in different fields of expertise; and thus, enables positioning, broadening, and expanding upon the map to share knowledge, between the user and key experts, to co-create solutions.

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