Exploring Innovative Solutions for Quality of Life and Care of Bed-Ridden Nursing Home Residents through Codesign Sessions

J. van Hoof; M. H. Wetzels; A. M. C. Dooremalen; R. A. Overdiep; M. E. Nieboer; A. M. E. Eyck; P. J. L. M. van Gorkom; E. L. M. Zwerts-Verhelst; S. Aarts; C. Vissers-Luijcks; C. S. van der Voort; M. J. G. A. Moonen; H. A. van de Vrande; C. J. M. L. van Dijck-Heinen; E. J. M. Wouters

doi:10.1155/2015/185054

Journal of Aging Research (Jan 2015)

Exploring Innovative Solutions for Quality of Life and Care of Bed-Ridden Nursing Home Residents through Codesign Sessions

J. van Hoof,
M. H. Wetzels,
A. M. C. Dooremalen,
R. A. Overdiep,
M. E. Nieboer,
A. M. E. Eyck,
P. J. L. M. van Gorkom,
E. L. M. Zwerts-Verhelst,
S. Aarts,
C. Vissers-Luijcks,
C. S. van der Voort,
M. J. G. A. Moonen,
H. A. van de Vrande,
C. J. M. L. van Dijck-Heinen,
E. J. M. Wouters

Affiliations

J. van Hoof: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
M. H. Wetzels: Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Den Dolech 2, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, Netherlands
A. M. C. Dooremalen: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
R. A. Overdiep: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
M. E. Nieboer: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
A. M. E. Eyck: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
P. J. L. M. van Gorkom: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
E. L. M. Zwerts-Verhelst: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
S. Aarts: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Professions, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
C. Vissers-Luijcks: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Professions, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
C. S. van der Voort: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Professions, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
M. J. G. A. Moonen: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Professions, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
H. A. van de Vrande: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Engineering, Rachelsmolen 1, 5612 MA Eindhoven, Netherlands
C. J. M. L. van Dijck-Heinen: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Fontys EGT-Centre for Healthcare and Technology, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands
E. J. M. Wouters: Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Professions, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 2, 5631 BN Eindhoven, Netherlands

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/185054
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2015

Abstract

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Bed-ridden nursing home residents are in need of environments which are homelike and facilitate the provision of care. Design guidance for this group of older people is limited. This study concerned the exploration and generation of innovative environmental enrichment scenarios for bed-ridden residents. This exploration was conducted through a combination of participatory action research with user-centred design involving 56 professional stakeholders in interactive work sessions. This study identified numerous design solutions, both concepts and products that are available on the marketplace and that on a higher level relate to improvements in resident autonomy and the supply of technological items and architectural features. The methodology chosen can be used to explore the creative potential of stakeholders from the domain of healthcare in product innovation.

Published in Journal of Aging Research

ISSN: 2090-2204 (Print); 2090-2212 (Online)
Publisher: Wiley
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Special situations and conditions: Geriatrics
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/9025

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