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Development of Self-Help Lifting Pads for Elderly People with Difficulty in Sitting Up

by
Manatee Jitanan
1,
Kamphon Saeng-iam
2,*,
Ekathai Wirojsakunchai
3,
Kuanchai Kakaew
2 and
Usanee Lalitpasan
4
1
Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
2
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
3
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
4
Center for Teacher Education Research, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Designs 2024, 8(6), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8060108
Submission received: 5 September 2024 / Revised: 14 October 2024 / Accepted: 18 October 2024 / Published: 24 October 2024

Abstract

As individuals age, physiological changes can make it increasingly difficult to sit up unassisted. This study aimed to develop ergonomic self-help lifting pads to aid elderly individuals. The first phase involved constructing the pads and a needs assessment with elderly participants and caregivers to survey the physical dimensions and requirements for the design. The second phase focused on cost, engineering, and usage efficiency. Cost efficiency was analyzed using descriptive statistics, engineering efficiency was assessed through testing seat cushion, force reduction, and electrical safety, and usage efficiency was evaluated with participants aged 40 to 50 years. Results from the first phase indicated that the pads should be at least 53.15 cm wide and 153 cm long, with a need for relaxation and affordability. In the second phase, prototype pads were developed according to these specifications. A cost analysis showed that while the manual pad was more expensive than comparable products, the other variants were more cost-effective. Engineering tests confirmed that the cushions met ASTM D3574 standards and that the electrical components conformed to IEC 60335 standards. Usage efficiency ratings were the highest for the massage system pad. Participant feedback indicated longer pads, more convenient controls, and increased cushion comfort, guiding the development of the second version.
Keywords: lifting pad; ergonomics; elderly lifting pad; ergonomics; elderly

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Jitanan, M.; Saeng-iam, K.; Wirojsakunchai, E.; Kakaew, K.; Lalitpasan, U. Development of Self-Help Lifting Pads for Elderly People with Difficulty in Sitting Up. Designs 2024, 8, 108. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8060108

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Jitanan M, Saeng-iam K, Wirojsakunchai E, Kakaew K, Lalitpasan U. Development of Self-Help Lifting Pads for Elderly People with Difficulty in Sitting Up. Designs. 2024; 8(6):108. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8060108

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Jitanan, Manatee, Kamphon Saeng-iam, Ekathai Wirojsakunchai, Kuanchai Kakaew, and Usanee Lalitpasan. 2024. "Development of Self-Help Lifting Pads for Elderly People with Difficulty in Sitting Up" Designs 8, no. 6: 108. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8060108

APA Style

Jitanan, M., Saeng-iam, K., Wirojsakunchai, E., Kakaew, K., & Lalitpasan, U. (2024). Development of Self-Help Lifting Pads for Elderly People with Difficulty in Sitting Up. Designs, 8(6), 108. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8060108

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