| Ergonomics of living environment for the people with special needs. | |
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PMID: 11499165 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A safe, convenient, sound and healthy living environment is the prerequisite for a good house for the people with special needs. The intention of making a house in such a way that it solves basic problems of fixture and fittings. However the construction phase of a good house is a critical to design inside and outside structures. Often the builders do not know all the factors to be considered that can maintain a safe, hygienic and healthy environment. It is believed that when housing is ergonomically furnished, then a maximum benefit will be achieved. To meet with an individual's specific needs, an analysis of user's requirement is the most important factors to be considered in the design of special houses. Users' data such as anthropometric dimension, users' choices and preferences are also necessary to design a suitable living environment. In this regard, this paper illustrates some ergonomic features to design and develop good houses in terms of how people with restricted mobility and communication can truly be helped residing in their homes and performing their daily living activities. Users' social, medical and engineering needs are highlighted following the process of disability, ageing, or impairments to achieve the maximum level of benefits, and ensuring safe and sound living. |
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Authors:
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R Ahasan; D Campbell; A Salmoni; J Lewko |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of physiological anthropology and applied human science Volume: 20 ISSN: 1345-3475 ISO Abbreviation: J Physiol Anthropol Appl Human Sci Publication Date: 2001 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-08-13 Completed Date: 2001-08-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100930389 Medline TA: J Physiol Anthropol Appl Human Sci Country: Japan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 175-85 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Work Science Laboratory, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland. piya6877@hotmail.com |
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Activities of Daily Living Communication Decision Making Disabled Persons* Facility Design and Construction Housing* Human Engineering* Humans Locomotion Safety |
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