Preliminary Study on Design of Elderly Seats Using Evaluation Grid Method: Assistive Cushions for Sitting and Standing Support

Zhihong Lin; I-Jen Sung; C. G. Chen

doi:10.3390/engproc2025103019

August 25, 2025MDPIOpen Access

Preliminary Study on Design of Elderly Seats Using Evaluation Grid Method: Assistive Cushions for Sitting and Standing Support

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Key Points

Elderly users prefer assistive cushions with handles for improved safety and usability.
Key factors include stability and design, with handles being essential for comfort and support.
Using evaluation grid method, 10 elderly individuals provided insights on cushion design preferences.
Findings highlight the need for user-oriented design in assistive technology for seniors.

Implication

Study shows preferences for safety features in assistive cushions for the elderly, indicating usability improvements.

Abstract

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.

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Lin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5d63ad7bf08b1eae0827 https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025103019

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Preliminary Study on Design of Elderly Seats Using Evaluation Grid Method: Assistive Cushions for Sitting and Standing Support

Key Points

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