Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users\u2019 sportswear comfort

Hyojeong Lee,Heejae Jin

doi:10.1186/s40691-019-0179-z

Hyojeong Lee, Heejae Jin

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-019-0179-z

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to propose the necessary design framework to assess sportswear attributes in terms of comfort and enhanced performance for wheelchair users. The design framework, which is to integrate CCM (Clothing Comfort Model) into MCSN (Model for Clothing for Special Needs), determines the physical nature of personal characteristics to evaluate clothing comfort needs for wheelchair users. This newly suggested design model contains personal characteristics, degree of physical disability and physical dimension. Within the physical dimension category, there are activity and fit attributes which come from the comfort concept. In this new design framework, the activity including having wheelchair users’ own special activity and fit related to clothing comfort show the necessary comfort attributes. The new design model is applied with some previous study cases and further analyzed. This study provides clear strategies for identifying the comfort aspect when designing sportswear for wheelchair users and does so by offering a new conceptual model. These examinations would allow development of useful guidelines for both best comfort and appropriate design dimensions for sportswear for wheelchair users.

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The conceptual design framework has been represented as a synonymous term for the model (Choosakul et al 2009; Visek et al 2009; He et al 2006; Lai 2007). Choosakul et al (2009) explained their model as “a conceptual framework that helps to better understand motivational factors that predict commitment in sport settings”
The findings showed that the ballistic vest fit and properties included acceptable, bulky, sturdy, and easy to put on characteristics, which significantly correlated to clothing comfort
This study is to show a suggested design framework to determine the physical condition of users, their personal characteristics, and assess the needs wheelchair users have for specific clothing comfort

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The conceptual design framework has been represented as a synonymous term for the model (Choosakul et al 2009; Visek et al 2009; He et al 2006; Lai 2007). Choosakul et al (2009) explained their model as “a conceptual framework that helps to better understand motivational factors that predict commitment in sport settings”. The conceptual design framework has been represented as a synonymous term for the model (Choosakul et al 2009; Visek et al 2009; He et al 2006; Lai 2007). Choosakul et al (2009) explained their model as “a conceptual framework that helps to better understand motivational factors that predict commitment in sport settings”. Authors have used conceptual framework to describe their strategic system as a model. Choosakul et al (2009) mentioned that model “helps to better understand motivational factors that predict” outcome in the theoretical constructs The model can estimate and predict the outcome (Askari and Krichene 2010; Rasmussen et al 2010; Silber et al 2010). Choosakul et al (2009) mentioned that model “helps to better understand motivational factors that predict” outcome in the theoretical constructs

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