Naslov
The Research into Blood-oxygen in the Lower Extremities when Sitting

Autori
Horvat, Sanja ; Grbac, Ivica

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Include 2009 Conference Book / Myerson, Jeremy ; Bichard, Jo-Anne ; Davidson, Clare - London : Delhi : Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre, 2009, 35-35

Skup
Include 2009

Mjesto i datum
London, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo, 06.04.2009. - 08.04.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
sitting; blood supply to the legs; inclusive design; design for the third generation

Sažetak
Blood supply to the lower extremities is one of the key parameters for chair design. Shape of chair and seat material determine sitting behaviour and, accordingly, blood supply to the lower extremities. How does age influence blood supply to them? Is the difference equally significant for various types of chairs? Research included two groups: young (aged 20-31 years) and elderly (aged 48-79 years). Blood-oxygen was measured in the subjects’ toes to show blood supply to the legs. The results for three different types of chairs were compared: plain wooden chairs, upholstered task chairs and upholstered sit/stand chairs with adjustable seats. It was found that for both groups, regardless of age, the differences between the chair types were statistically insignificant. However, the influence of the chair type on both groups was statistically significant. So, the differences between smaller groups or the individuals within a group were too big to allow evaluation of the whole group on the basis of average results.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Drvna tehnologija

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