Preliminary Study on Design of Elderly Seats Using Evaluation Grid Method: Assistive Cushions for Sitting and Standing Support
We explored the elderly’s preferences and perceptions of standing assistive cushions. Using the evaluation grid method (EGM) and Miryoku Engineering, we interviewed 10 elderly users to identify key attractiveness factors, revealing a preference for cushions with handles and stable support for enhanced safety and usability.
Authors
- I-Jen Sung
- C. G. Chen
- Zhihong Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2007-8983)
Institutions
- University of Science and Technology (YE)
- National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (TW)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025103019
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00