대한인간공학회지 (Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea)

  • 제35권5호
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  • Pages.425-437
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  • 2016
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  • 1229-1684(pISSN)
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  • 2093-8462(eISSN)
대한인간공학회 (Ergonomics Society of Korea)
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Design of Ergonomic Front-Entry Sitting Toilet System for People using Wheelchairs

  • Chung, Hyun Ae (Department of Occupational Therapy, Dongshin University) ;
  • Park, Jemo (Department of Occupational Therapy, Dongshin University) ;
  • Hwang, Jung Bo (Department of Occupational Therapy, Dongshin University) ;
  • Kim, Hee Dong (Department of Occupational Therapy, Dongshin University) ;
  • Jung, Hwa Shik (Department of Occupational Therapy, Dongshin University)
  • 투고 : 2016.08.29
  • 심사 : 2016.10.04
  • 발행 : 2016.10.31
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Objective:The objective of this study is to develop an ergonomic toilet system along with constituent facilities that can be used with the front-entry sitting method when transferring from wheelchair to the toilet stool, instead of using the back-entry sitting method which is currently used. This system can offer more ease, convenience and safety for wheelchair users when using the restroom. Background: For users with disabilities, even a dedicated handicapped toilet requires maneuvering, especially when in a wheelchair. To transfer from wheelchair to the current back-entry sitting toilet, users need to get closer to the toilet and then turn or twist after erecting their body to get onto the toilet. This method induces inconvenience as well as secondary injury by falling when transferring to/from toilet. Method: To design a front-entry sitting toilet system, an ergonomics approach was applied which introduces a new design concept for people using wheelchairs. Using this toilet system, the wheelchair users don't need to turn or twist but can simply slide forward off the wheelchair directly onto the toilet stool in an easier and safer way. Results: The newly developed front-entry sitting toilet system is easier and safer for wheelchair users, and also space efficient requiring only two-thirds of the space of existing handicapped toilet. It is also usable by both individuals with disabilities and the general population. Conclusion: With the spread of the front-entry sitting toilet system developed in this study, wheelchair users can benefit from enhanced convenience and safety as well as significant restroom space savings. Additional effects can also be achieved such as improved self-esteem of people with disabilities by enabling to use the toilet on their own. Application: The newly developed front-entry sitting toilet system should enhance toilet accessibility to wheelchair users and the elderly. Introduction is needed with efforts at the national policy level and a macroscopic objective to promote the health and safety of the handicapped.

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피인용 문헌

  1. Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disease Risk Assessment and User Satisfaction in Accordance With Using Front-Entry Sitting Toilet for Wheelchair Users vol.26, pp.4, 2018, https://doi.org/10.14519/jksot.2018.26.4.06