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CLOTHING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS

Suri, Prerna
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1470244671

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2016, MA, Kent State University, College of the Arts / School of Art.
The number of wheelchair users are sharply rising. Currently, it is estimated that approximately 10 million people of working age, and another 10 million post-retirement Americans experience mobility impairment. Given the void in clothing designed specifically for wheelchair users, users face difficulties in finding suitable clothing that provides them a good fit with style. The purpose of the study is to assess the perceived clothing needs and satisfaction level of clothing attributes of wheelchair users and link it to the perception of quality of life of wheelchair users. This study found that respondents were least satisfied with attractiveness attributes in Ready-to-wear and adaptive clothing. Results supported that most of the garments available in Ready-to-wear market for wheelchair users are more focused on functionality aspects. Majority of respondents reported concern for potential bacteria growth on fabric due to moisture and heat trap while sitting for long hours. This study developed a relationship between FEA Consumer needs and Quality of Life models providing a new platform for researchers, designers and manufacturers to understand the advance clothing needs and wants of wheelchair users.
J.R. Campbell, Mr. (Committee Chair)
Kim Hahn, Dr. (Committee Member)
Mary Devine, Dr. (Committee Member)
99 p.
Design; Health
disability; clothing needs; wheelchair users

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  • Suri, P. (2016). CLOTHING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1470244671

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Suri, Prerna. CLOTHING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS . 2016. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1470244671.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Suri, Prerna. "CLOTHING NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS ." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1470244671

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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