2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Universal design drug packaging which contribute appropriate use for patients
| Project/Area Number |
22615041
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Design science
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| Research Institution | Toho University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2012
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| Keywords | ユニバーサルデザイン |
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| Research Abstract |
We showed difficulty in opening of drug packaging among elderly and disable people. And we study risk and usability of drug packaging including powder, pill and dose pack in objective and subjectivepoint of view, the study make some proposal for better usability packaging. Furthermore, we showed effectiveness of gel-together packaging for patients with swallowing difficulties. These studies leads to the idea of universal design packaging for every users.
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