Publication: Development and Usability Testing of a Finger Grip Enhancer for the Elderly
dc.citedby | 2 | |
dc.contributor.author | Tan D.W.H. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Ng P.K. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Noor E.E.M. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Saptari A. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Hue C.C. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Ng Y.J. | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 57211181371 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 36835757300 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 57222292855 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 41762527400 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 57414759800 | en_US |
dc.contributor.authorid | 57314441300 | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-05-29T09:41:57Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-05-29T09:41:57Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
dc.description.abstract | As people age, their finger function deteriorates due to muscle, nerve, and brain degener-ation. While exercises might delay this deterioration, an invention that enhances elderly people�s pinching abilities is essential. This study aims to design and develop a finger grip enhancer that facilitates the day-to-day pinching activities of elderly people. This research is an extension of a previous study that conceptualised a finger grip enhancer. The device facilitates finger flexion on the thumb and index finger, and weighs 520 g, allowing for improved portability and sufficient force exertion (13.9 N) for day-to-day pinching. To test for usability, eleven subjects aged 65 years and above performed a pinch-lift-hold test on various household objects. The pinch force before and after utilising the device was measured. Using Minitab 18, the statistical significance of using this device was analysed with a paired-samples t-test. With this device, the elderly people�s pinching abilities significantly improved in both pinch force and pinch force steadiness (p < 0.05). The proposed device has the potential to enhance elderly people�s quality of life by supporting a firm pinch in the handling of everyday objects. This research has applicational value in developing exoskeleton devices for patients who require rehabilitation. � 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. | en_US |
dc.description.nature | Final | en_US |
dc.identifier.ArtNo | 5 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/robotics11010005 | |
dc.identifier.issue | 1 | |
dc.identifier.scopus | 2-s2.0-85122968842 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85122968842&doi=10.3390%2frobotics11010005&partnerID=40&md5=b58c7797f46b2932e76eb92c18c790b7 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/27273 | |
dc.identifier.volume | 11 | |
dc.publisher | MDPI | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | All Open Access, Gold | |
dc.source | Scopus | |
dc.sourcetitle | Robotics | |
dc.title | Development and Usability Testing of a Finger Grip Enhancer for the Elderly | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dspace.entity.type | Publication |