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Design Methodology for Elderly Rehabilitation Products Based on Flow Theory
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College of Design and Fine Arts, Qingdao Huanghai University, Qingdao, China
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JASES 2025 7(2):237; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.ases.2025030103
Received: / Accepted: / Published Online: 1 March 2025
Abstract
This paper explores the design methods and strategies for elderly rehabilitation products based on Flow Theory. By establishing four key design principles—safety, human-computer interaction optimization, function-value orientation, and dynamic adaptability—this paper proposes strategies such as a goal-oriented rehabilitation incentive system and a dynamic feedback system based on perceptual ergonomics. These strategies aim to enhance the rehabilitation experience and quality of life for elderly users. The study introduces a triadic model of user-media-goal, ensuring the dynamic alignment of users capabilities, device characteristics, and training objectives, facilitating immersive rehabilitation training. This paper provides scientific support and practical guidance for the design of elderly rehabilitation products.
Keywords:
Flow Theory;
Elderly Rehabilitation Products;
Design Principles;
Interaction Optimization;
Dynamic Adaptability.;
Copyright: © 2025 by Guo, Wang and Kang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Guo, J.; Wang, Y.; Kang, M. Design Methodology for Elderly Rehabilitation Products Based on Flow Theory. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies, 2025, 7, 237. doi:10.69610/j.ases.2025030103
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Guo J, Wang Y, Kang M. Design Methodology for Elderly Rehabilitation Products Based on Flow Theory. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies; 2025, 7(2):237. doi:10.69610/j.ases.2025030103
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Guo, Jintao; Wang, Yingquan; Kang, Mingyu 2025. "Design Methodology for Elderly Rehabilitation Products Based on Flow Theory" Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies 7, no.2:237. doi:10.69610/j.ases.2025030103
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