A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems
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Resumo: | In the framework of this paper, we aimed to propose a methodology for giving baths to elderly, bedridden persons, when this task is performed by a single caregiver. Usually, two caregivers are required for nursing a bedridden patient, especially when certain important tasks are needed (e.g., bathing the patient), but this is not always possible. The entire study considers the primary user’s perspective—the caregiver—who is responsible for a wide range of tasks; thus, suffering physical and psychological exhaustion over time. A physical prototype has been developed for allowing caregivers to perform tests in a life-like environment, by means of the device and the methodology. This technology, therefore, will represent an important contribution to the quality of life of caregivers. Considering an increase in the share of the elderly population and the related problems that arise in daily care, this project intends to be beneficial contemporarily. The presented methodology has been successfully tested and validated. |
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A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systemscaregivermechatronic assistive devicesbathing bedridden personsmethodology for bathing bedridden persons by a single caregiverScience & TechnologyIn the framework of this paper, we aimed to propose a methodology for giving baths to elderly, bedridden persons, when this task is performed by a single caregiver. Usually, two caregivers are required for nursing a bedridden patient, especially when certain important tasks are needed (e.g., bathing the patient), but this is not always possible. The entire study considers the primary user’s perspective—the caregiver—who is responsible for a wide range of tasks; thus, suffering physical and psychological exhaustion over time. A physical prototype has been developed for allowing caregivers to perform tests in a life-like environment, by means of the device and the methodology. This technology, therefore, will represent an important contribution to the quality of life of caregivers. Considering an increase in the share of the elderly population and the related problems that arise in daily care, this project intends to be beneficial contemporarily. The presented methodology has been successfully tested and validated.This research was funded by MEtRICs and ALGORITMI Research Centres, as well as AQUAFER CompanyMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteUniversidade do MinhoBezerra, KarolinaMachado, JoséCarvalho, VítorSoares, FilomenaMatos, DemétrioCastro, MarceloPereira, FilipeLopes, Hugo2019-10-282019-10-28T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/1822/63374engBezerra, K.; Machado, J.; Carvalho, V.; Soares, F.; Matos, D.; Castro, M.; Pereira, F.; Lopes, H. A New Methodology for Use by a Single Caregiver to Bathe Bedridden Elderly Persons Using Advanced Mechatronic Systems. Healthcare 2019, 7, 124.2227-903210.3390/healthcare7040124https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/7/4/124info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-07-21T11:56:37Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/63374Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T18:46:14.399924Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
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A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
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A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems Bezerra, Karolina caregiver mechatronic assistive devices bathing bedridden persons methodology for bathing bedridden persons by a single caregiver Science & Technology |
title_short |
A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
title_full |
A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
title_fullStr |
A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
title_full_unstemmed |
A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
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A new methodology for use by a single caregiver to bathe bedridden elderly persons using advanced mechatronic systems |
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Bezerra, Karolina |
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Bezerra, Karolina Machado, José Carvalho, Vítor Soares, Filomena Matos, Demétrio Castro, Marcelo Pereira, Filipe Lopes, Hugo |
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Machado, José Carvalho, Vítor Soares, Filomena Matos, Demétrio Castro, Marcelo Pereira, Filipe Lopes, Hugo |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Bezerra, Karolina Machado, José Carvalho, Vítor Soares, Filomena Matos, Demétrio Castro, Marcelo Pereira, Filipe Lopes, Hugo |
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caregiver mechatronic assistive devices bathing bedridden persons methodology for bathing bedridden persons by a single caregiver Science & Technology |
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caregiver mechatronic assistive devices bathing bedridden persons methodology for bathing bedridden persons by a single caregiver Science & Technology |
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In the framework of this paper, we aimed to propose a methodology for giving baths to elderly, bedridden persons, when this task is performed by a single caregiver. Usually, two caregivers are required for nursing a bedridden patient, especially when certain important tasks are needed (e.g., bathing the patient), but this is not always possible. The entire study considers the primary user’s perspective—the caregiver—who is responsible for a wide range of tasks; thus, suffering physical and psychological exhaustion over time. A physical prototype has been developed for allowing caregivers to perform tests in a life-like environment, by means of the device and the methodology. This technology, therefore, will represent an important contribution to the quality of life of caregivers. Considering an increase in the share of the elderly population and the related problems that arise in daily care, this project intends to be beneficial contemporarily. The presented methodology has been successfully tested and validated. |
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Bezerra, K.; Machado, J.; Carvalho, V.; Soares, F.; Matos, D.; Castro, M.; Pereira, F.; Lopes, H. A New Methodology for Use by a Single Caregiver to Bathe Bedridden Elderly Persons Using Advanced Mechatronic Systems. Healthcare 2019, 7, 124. 2227-9032 10.3390/healthcare7040124 https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/7/4/124 |
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