Validation of the ULCEAT methodology by applying it in retrospect to the Roboticbed.

Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In answer to the increasing demand for care by the Japanese oldest portion of the population, an extensive programme of life support robots is under development, advocated by the Japanese government. Roboticbed (RB) is developed to facilitate patients in their daily life in making independent transfers from and to the bed. The bed is intended both for elderly and persons with a disability.

Authors

  • Mio Nakamura
    International University of Health and Welfare.
  • Jun Suzurikawa
    Research Institute of National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan.
  • Shohei Tsukada
    Panasonic AGE-FREE Life Tech Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
  • Yohei Kume
    Panasonic AGE-FREE Life Tech Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
  • Hideo Kawakami
    Panasonic AGE-FREE Life Tech Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
  • Kaoru Inoue
    Tokyo Metropolitan University.
  • Takenobu Inoue
    Research Institute of National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan.