Reduced visual acuity in elderly people: the role of ergonomics and gerontechnology

被引：17
作者：
Pinto, MR
DeMedici, S
Zlotnicki, A
Bianchi, A
VanSant, C
Napoli, C
机构：
[1] CATANIA UNIV,DEPT PHARMACOL,CATANIA,ITALY
[2] HLM INST,PHILADELPHIA,PA
来源：
AGE AND AGEING | 1997年 / 26卷 / 05期
关键词：
ageing; ergonomics; gerontechnology; technology; visual acuity;
D O I：
10.1093/ageing/26.5.339
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
Gerontology is the scientific study of the ageing process and special problems of aged people. Ergonomics is an applied science for optimizing performance and productivity and reducing the risks of injury, discomfort and illness. Gerontechnology is concerned with fundamental and applied research on the complex interaction of elderly people with technological products and the built environment. It has the potential to improve the capability of people confronted by the challenges of ageing. We suggest that gerontechnology may have a particular role in relation to the reduction of visual acuity, and can improve the comfort and safety of older people.
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页码：339 / 344
页数：6
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