Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications · 2020 · 51 citations · 8 references
Physical ActivityGeriatric Care WorkLaevo ExoskeletonsUser-centered DesignFinnish NursesGeriatric MedicineAssisted LivingDigital HealthSocial DesignRehabilitation EngineeringPhysical MedicineHealth SciencesOccupational ErgonomicsAssistive TechnologyGeriatricsElderly CareUser ExperienceHuman-centered DesignRehabilitationPhysical TherapyNursingExoskeleton UseOccupational TherapyHuman-computer InteractionActive AgeingHuman MovementGeriatric Physical TherapyMedicineErgonomics
In this research, we investigate user experiences with the Laevo exoskeletons in geriatric work. We introduce two studies where Finnish nurses used exoskeletons and identify the requirements and potential restrictions for using exoskeletons in care context. Our results show that nurses’ intentions to use the exoskeletons were mostly associated with perceived usefulness, ergonomics, and enjoyment of use. Also, social environment issues, such as other people’s reactions, are important considerations. Exoskeleton use has varying requirements depending on where it will be implemented. Thus, the end users’ ideas for the design are crucial in enabling exoskeleton use in different sectors of work.
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User Acceptance of Information Technology: Toward A Unified View1
Venkatesh, Davis, Davis · MIS Quarterly · 2003 · 40.2K citations