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Identifying the Needs of Older Adults Associated with Daily Activities: A Qualitative Study

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  • Juan Carlos Briede-Westermeyer

    (Department of Design Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Avda. España 1680, Valparaíso 2390123, Chile)

  • Paula Görgen Radici Fraga

    (Departamento de Design e Expressão Gráfica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90010-150, Brazil)

  • Mary Jane Schilling-Norman

    (Department of Medical Education, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile)

  • Cristhian Pérez-Villalobos

    (Department of Medical Education, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile)

Abstract

Introduction: By 2050, older adults will constitute 16% of the world population; hence, there is an urgent demand and challenge to design solutions (products and services) that meet the needs of this age group. This study sought to analyse the needs that impact the well-being of Chilean older adults and present possible solutions through the design of products. Methodology: A qualitative study was used, where focus groups were held with older adults, industrial designers, health professionals, and entrepreneurs on the needs and design of solutions for older adults. Results: A general map was obtained that linked the categories and subcategories related to the relevant needs and solutions, which were then classified in a framework. Conclusions: The resulting proposal places the needs in different fields of expertise; and thus, enables positioning, broadening, and expanding upon the map to share knowledge, between the user and key experts, to co-create solutions.

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  • Juan Carlos Briede-Westermeyer & Paula Görgen Radici Fraga & Mary Jane Schilling-Norman & Cristhian Pérez-Villalobos, 2023. "Identifying the Needs of Older Adults Associated with Daily Activities: A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-23, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:5:p:4257-:d:1082406
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