This paper examines the relationship between stigmatic effects of design of technology
products for the older and disabled and contextualizes this within wider social themes such …

It is said that the reluctance of people to use assistive products can be attributed to two
factors: the first is a concern about aesthetics, and the second is the stigma associated with …

Aims Assistive devices play a vital role in improving the quality of life for older adults.
However, the effectiveness and utilization of these devices depend on their functionality …

Assistive technology (AT) has traditionally focused on being ergonomic, functional and
useful. The main aesthetic design maxim has been discretion, as in disguising or hiding the …

The aim of this research is," to investigate how the sports design process can be used to
improve inclusive design practice". Sports design (or sports engineering) is the design of …

The purpose of this licentiate thesis is to contribute to the knowledge about user needs for
individual mobility assistive technology (AT) transfer devices. Two qualitative user studies …

Methods A list of 42 Activities of Daily Living (ADL) was developed and applied, along with
the Barthel Index, in personal interviews to 67 stroke patients so as to assess: patients' …

Inclusive design caters for the needs and aspirations of as many end users as possible,
regardless of their age or ability, positively influencing product design and the built …

Scoliosis of the spine is defined as a side-to-side deviation from the normal frontal axis of the
body resulting in body asymmetry, and as a complex, three-dimensional and multifaceted …