This book describes the demographic, sociological, and ecological background of the aging society, identifies human factors problems associated with aging, summarizes currently relevant information, and recommends directions for research. It suggests a program of research and technology development for the purpose of ameliorating the effects of functional changes that accompany the aging process and provides a basis for additional research and application of human factors engineering data to the design of environments in which aging people must function.
- Human Factors Research Needs for an Aging Population
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Human Factors Problems Associated with Aging
- DEMOGRAPHICS, ECOLOGY, AND SOCIOLOGY
- HOME ACTIVITIES
- WORK ACTIVITIES
- TRANSPORTATION
- Driving
- Visual Abilities and Driving
- Acuity
- Contrast Sensitivity Function
- Dynamic Visual Acuity and Motion Detection
- Visual Field
- Distance Perception
- Dark Adaptation
- Visual Search
- Lighting and Driving
- Signs, Markers, Displays, and Warnings
- Psychomotor Factors
- Compensation and Training
- Other Forms of Transportation
- COMMUNICATION
- SAFETY AND SECURITY
- Domestic and Community Environments
- Poisoning
- Accidental Injuries to Elderly Patients
- Work Environment
- Transportation Environment
- Security Environment for Older Adults
- General Issues in Human Factors Research Related to Safety and Security and Aging
- LEISURE ACTIVITIES
- 3 What New Knowledge is Needed?
- DISTRIBUTIONAL DATA ON TASKS, SITUATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES
- PROBLEM DATA
- FUNCTIONAL NORMS
- FOCUSED HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH ISSUES
- DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND EXAMPLES
- 4 Research Gaps, Opportunities, and Priorities
- DISTRIBUTIONAL DATA
- TASK ANALYSIS
- BASIC SCIENCE OF AGING AND BEHAVIOR
- PRIORITIES
- 5 Strategic Recommendations
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Bibliography
- BOOKS
- BOOK CHAPTERS
- ARTICLES
- REPORTS
- CATALOGUES
- OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
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