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Accession number;00A1035673
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| Title;Evaluation of a new showering system for the handicapped by physiological and subjective responses. |
| Author;
FUJII KENJI
(Yamaguchikensangise)
KIMURA ETSUHIRO
(Yamaguchikensangise)
NAKAMURA MAKOTO
(Shimonoseki Univ. of Fish.)
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Journal Title;Japanese Journal of Ergonomics
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Journal Code:S0258A
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ISSN:0549-4974
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VOL.36;NO.5;PAGE.273-278(2000)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.6, TBL.1, REF.13 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;Japanese |
| Abstract;This study describes a safe and comfortable showering system developed for the handicapped. The subjects were seven males from 42 to 58 years old. Rectal and skin temperatures, blood pressure and heart rate were measured, and subjective responses were also measured. They took a shower at several water temperatures and flow rates. Test results were best with 41.DEG.C. water temperature, a flow rate of 1L/nozzle, and a showering time of 8 minutes. Heart rate, while varying by age, proved the best indicator of subject comfort and safety. A trial product was developed using these test results. (author abst.) |
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