Research Article

Exploring Innovative Solutions for Quality of Life and Care of Bed-Ridden Nursing Home Residents through Codesign Sessions

Table 2

Themes or design concepts emerging from the scenarios.

ThemesScenario

Touchscreens, control panels, and tablet computers1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, and 12
Transformer beds (into chairs and baths)1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 12
Sensors in bed for measuring vital functions and analysis1, 2, 3, 7, and 9
Massage mattress of modified mattress (decubitus)1, 2, 3, 5, and 9
Arm rests1
Virtual, interactive walls (displaying pictures, films), and picture frames1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12
Home wall with personal belongings1
Low sill window1
Sensors responding to movement of arms and legs for control1, 6
Odour box1, 7
Mobile furniture for relatives1, 2, and 12
Workplace for relatives with ICT and Wi-Fi1, 2
Moveable walls (privacy)2
Flowers and plants2, 3, and 5
Food and drinks services (for relatives)2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 11
Devices and screens for online contacts (voice calls), chatting2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Own choice for interior design2
Wake-up call and good morning service2, 4, 6
Atmosphere and homelikeness2, 5, 7, 8, and 12
Moving experience ceiling3
Lights, luminaires, sounds, and music3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12
Control buddy3, 9
Mobile shower3
Two-person bed3, 5
Medical equipment unobtrusive3
Robotics4, 10, and 11
Smart window4
Operable curtains5, 6
Smart wardrobe5
Doorbells, entrance control, and do-not-disturb button5, 6, and 8
Mobile washbasin5
Skylight5
Mattress with temperature control/HVAC5, 12
Bionic arms6
Self-repetitive videos for restlessness7
Wind machine 7
3D projector7
Technology for sexual support9
Planning assistant10, 11
Control of technology based on eye movement10
Need for face-to-face contact11
Freedom to live where you want/mobile environment12
Information glasses12
Smart hat: control device for brain activity to steer locomotion12