DESIGN OF ADAPTED FUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS BASED ON THE ANTHROPOMORPHOLOGICAL PARTICULARITIES OF PREMATURE CHILDREN

Abstract

The article presents the results of studies on the analysis of anthropomorphological features of premature babies and aspects related to the design of clothing for premature babies in the intensive care unit. The aim of this research lies in the development of the following elements: the definition of prematurity groups and describing the data necessary initial design (anthropomorphological characteristics of the group of carriers). The anthroporphological indicators taken by the medical professionals were identified and analysed. Finally, the aspects related to the elaboration of functional clothing products targeted for premature babies in medical incubators were presented, combining the comfort for the child and the support of the necessary medical procedures. The theoretical significance of the work performed resides in a study based on the research of the user's categories, of their degree of development. In order to solve the problems in the design of functional clothing adapted for premature infants, the study results will serve to develop the range of clothing for premature babies in the light of their characteristics morphofunctional development. This product will help reduce discomfort; to improve motor and cognitive activity; to improve the quality of life for a premature baby and his parents. The design of functional products adapted for premature babies based on initial scientifically substantiated data will have an ergonomic, economic and socio-human impact on this category of carriers.

Keywords

• prematurity
• gestational age
• functional clothing.