TY - JOUR
T1 - Towards a design tool for visualizing the functional demand placed on older adults by everyday living tasks
AU - Macdonald, A.
AU - Louden, D.
AU - Rowe, P.J.
AU - Samuel, D.
AU - Hood, V.L.
AU - Nicol, A.C.
AU - Grealy, M.A.
AU - Conway, B.A.
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - This paper discusses the development of a design tool using data calculated from the biomechanical functional demand on joints in older adults during activities of daily living, portrayed using a visual 'traffic-light' system. Whole body movements of 84 older adults were analysed using a 3D motion capture system and reaction forces were measured by force platforms, and translated into a 3D software model. Although originally intended as a tool for designers, the early evaluation of this method of visualizing the data suggests that it may be of value across those involved in the professional care of older adults.
AB - This paper discusses the development of a design tool using data calculated from the biomechanical functional demand on joints in older adults during activities of daily living, portrayed using a visual 'traffic-light' system. Whole body movements of 84 older adults were analysed using a 3D motion capture system and reaction forces were measured by force platforms, and translated into a 3D software model. Although originally intended as a tool for designers, the early evaluation of this method of visualizing the data suggests that it may be of value across those involved in the professional care of older adults.
KW - design tool
KW - visualizing functional demand
KW - biomechanical functional demand
KW - older adults
KW - traffic-light system
UR - http://www.springer.com/computer/user+interfaces/journal/10209
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10209-007-0078-8
U2 - 10.1007/s10209-007-0078-8
DO - 10.1007/s10209-007-0078-8
M3 - Article
VL - 6
SP - 137
EP - 144
JO - Universal Access in the Information Society
JF - Universal Access in the Information Society
SN - 1615-5289
IS - 2
ER -