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1998 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

Development of a Chair to Facilitate Support and Independence among the Aged

Research Project

Project/Area Number 08672691
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Nursing
Research InstitutionCollege of Nursing Art and Science, Hyogo

Principal Investigator

KAWAGUCHI Takayasu  College of Nursing Art and Science, Hyogo, 助教授 (40214613)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KONISHI Miwako  College of Nursing Art and Science, Hyogo, 助手 (60295756)
OGAWA Kohji  Hokkaido Tokai University, 芸術工学部, 教授 (60169183)
Project Period (FY) 1996 – 1998
Keywordsaged / chair / welfare apparatus / ergonimics / 福祉機器
Research Abstract

Several studies have investigated the adaptability of various mechanical aids to humans from the standpoint of the physical characteristics of humans based on the safety and application efficiency, and with regard to human intelligence based on usability. More recent research has measured higher order information concerning the human "mind" in order to adapt products to match a person's mental condition. In addition, as the population ages, the development of welfare apparatus to facilitate support and independence among the aged has also progressed. Although there has been substantial progress in the support for the disabled, many problems have yet to be addressed with regard to the adaptability of products to user requirements.
The present paper reports An Investigation of Needs to Chair among the Aged and two experiments conducted to examine support systems designed to assist aged people in standing up. In the present study, these results underscore the necessity for the development of bioengineered means to enable the elderly to stand up with as little assistance as possible, even during assisted standing in order to promote autonomic nervous system function. This may be accomplished through the development of button and lever operated assistance devices.

  • Research Products

    (4 results)

All Other

All Publications (4 results)

  • [Publications] 川口孝泰他: "他動的head-up tilt時の自律神経機能および脳循環の変化に及ぼす「事前予告」の効果" 人間工学. 34・5. 261-270 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 小河幸次他: "高齢者椅子III" 北海道東海大学北方生活研究所報. 21. 16-27 (1996)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] Takayasu KAWAGUCHI et.al.: "Effect of "prior notice" on autonomic nervous function and cerebral circuration during passive head-up tilt" The Japanese Journal of Ergonomics. VOL.34 (5). 261-270 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
  • [Publications] Koji OGAWA et.al.: "Study on Barrier Free Chair III" Research Journal of the Cultural Institute of Northern Region Hokkaido Tokai University. VOL.21. 16-27 (1996)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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Published: 1999-12-08  

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