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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects individuals over the age of 50, with an increasing prevalence due to the global aging population. The symptoms of PD, including tremors, slowness of movement, and stiffness, significantly impact the daily lives of patients and can lead to impairments in activities of daily living. Although there is no permanent cure for PD, assistive products and technology have emerged as potential solutions to help individuals cope with the disease. However, the lack of knowledge and awareness among PD sufferers and their families, as well as other barriers such as user-friendliness and stigma, hinder the effective utilization of these assistive products. This thesis aims to explore mobility-based assistive products designed to address the disability induced by hand tremors in PD patients. The primary objectives are to examine how these devices are designed to improve the quality of life for people with PD and to enhance the design elements of these products to enhance user experience. The research methodology includes an extensive literature review covering the medical background of PD, its impact on health and well-being, and the attitudes and stigma surrounding the disease. Interviews were conducted with PD patients and their caregivers from different geographical locations to gather insights into their lifestyle challenges, intervention methods, and experiences with assistive products. The interviews were carried out through various means such as email, online calls, and paper questionnaires. Additionally, the thesis explores the concept of user-centered design as the best approach for designing assistive devices and analyzes several examples of existing products in terms of their function, design, and market success. Keywords: Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disease, assistive products, mobility, hand tremors, user experience, user-centered design, literature review, interviews.
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DISSERTATION NOTE: Bachelor of Arts thesis in Product Design, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, 2022.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Problem statement and aim (Page 3) 1.2 Methodology (Page 3) 2. Understanding Parkinson's disease 2.1 Pathology and symptoms (Page 5) 2.2 Disease progression (Page 5) 2.3 Speculated causes and prevalence (Page 6) 3. Living with Parkinson's disease 3.1 Effect on activities of daily living (Page 8) 3.2 Impact on mental health, communication and social life (Page 9) 3.3 Attitudes towards getting Parkinson's disease (Page 9) 4. Methods used to alleviate Parkinson's symptoms 4.1 Surgical Interventions (Page 11) 4.2 Drug therapy (Page 11) 4.3 Supportive therapies (Page 12) 4.4 Other technologies (Page 12) 5. Analysis on assistive devices 5.1 Obstacles towards usage of assistive devices (Page 13) 5.2 User needs and design challenges (Page 14) 5.3 Usage of user-centered design in development of assistive devices (Page 15) 5.4 Examples of assistive products for Parkinson's disease (Pages 16-21) 6. Interviews (Page 22) 7. Conclusion (Page 23) 8. Design project 8.1 Design Brief (Page 24) 8.2 Motivation (Page 24) 8.3 Product development (Page 25) 8.4 Design (Page 26) 8.5 Function and usage (Page 28) 9. References 10. List of figures 11. Appendix
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