Abstract
This study identifies user requirements in hygienic activities with the intention of finding out if conventional equipment is well matched to these requirements and, if not, whether a mismatch in this area could explain the widespread difficulty and danger which is associated with use of the bathroom. The feasibility of avoiding some of these problems was investigated by the development and evaluation of a 'Low Handicap’ shower unit based on these requirements. An interview survey was undertaken of the patterns used in hygienic activities by 50 subjects in five subsamples (JV= 10) representing young, middle aged, elderly, pregnant and disabled users. Analysis of these patterns revealed a series of requirements’ which varied according to the capacities of the individual, the demands of the task being undertaken and the availability of equipment. Performance specifications were derived from these and were used for an outline evaluation of conventional equipment which was found to fall short of requirements ...
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