Acceptable Handrail Diameter for Use by the Elderly
Acceptable Handrail Diameter for Use by the Elderly
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适合长者使用的扶手直径
DOI：
10.1007/978-3-030-51194-4_28
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发表时间：
2020
影响因子：
4
通讯作者：
Y. Goto
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作者：
S. Kose;Y. Sugimoto;Y. Goto
本研究以心理学实验探讨老年人在楼梯及卫生间使用扶手直径的容许范围。结果与人机工程学的观点进行了交叉检验。目前的调查结果是：1）简单抓住扶手产生40 mm的最佳直径; 2）同时对扶手施加体重指示36 mm或更细的最佳直径。后一个结果更重要，因为老年人在使用扶手时需要稳定性和可靠性。这些发现符合瑞典、新西兰、英格兰和威尔士的指南，在这些国家，30至50 mm的直径被一致接受。目前的研究结果指出，在日本的扶手直径，以确保更安全的遍历楼梯的修订建议。
Psychological experiments were conducted to determine allowable range of handrail diameter for use by the elderly on stairs and in the toilets. The results were cross-examined with ergonomic standpoint. The present findings are that: 1) Simple grab of handrails yields the optimal diameter of 40 mm; 2) Simultaneous application of body weight against the handrail indicates 36 mm or slimmer as the optimal diameter. The latter result is more important as seniors need stability and reliability when using handrails. These findings are in accordance with the guidelines in Sweden, New Zealand, and England & Wales, where diameters between 30 and 50 mm are unanimously accepted. Present research results point toward a revised recommendation in Japan on handrail diameters to secure safer traverse on stairs.