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User-Centered Design of Wearable Assistive Devices for the Aging Population

User-Centered Design of Wearable Assistive Devices for the Aging Population
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Author(s): Philip Kinsella (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia), Paul Stoddart (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)and Charlie Ranscombe (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 24
Source title: Wearable Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5484-4.ch024

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Abstract

Due to modern medicine, the lifespan of the average person is increasing, with a concomitant increase in the need for care. According to the German Federal Statistical Office, DeStatis, there will be a deficit of 260,000 caregivers by 2025, which is not only an issue in Germany, but worldwide. New technologies, including wearable devices, will be crucial to manage this challenge, but there is a huge amount of research and investment required to incorporate wearable assistive devices into the lives of elderly users. It is crucially important that any new devices are fit for purpose, taking into account the specific needs of elderly people. This chapter, therefore, summarises and reviews the current state of wearable assistive devices, formalises the current design practice with respect to user needs, and presents design considerations such as wearability and usability, in order to assist in the future development of wearable assistive devices for the aging population.

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