Development of underwear-type excretion assistance equipment that can be easily put on and taken off even with reduced physical mobility
In this project, a toileting aid was created to enable independent toileting for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals. The aid functions like regular underwear, facilitating easy wear, removal, and hygiene management while reducing contamination. Commercially available underwear formed the foun...
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| Published in | Journal of Biofunctional Finding Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 1 - 6 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | Japanese |
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Biofunctional Finding Organization, NPO
28.08.2023
NPO法人 生体機能探査推進機構 |
| Online Access | Get full text |
| ISSN | 2434-7698 |
| DOI | 10.50877/jbff.5.1_1 |
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| Summary: | In this project, a toileting aid was created to enable independent toileting for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals. The aid functions like regular underwear, facilitating easy wear, removal, and hygiene management while reducing contamination. Commercially available underwear formed the foundation of the design, and self-made absorbent materials were considered for functionality and cost-effectiveness. Performance trials confirmed successful donning, doffing, and reduced contamination. This development aims to preserve self-efficacy, dignity, and improve the overall quality of life for users, while also lessening the burden on caregivers. |
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| ISSN: | 2434-7698 |
| DOI: | 10.50877/jbff.5.1_1 |