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The integration of Ergonomics Ergo-System Framework (EESF) with the product design process in the innovation ergonomic seating support for scoliosis patients

Muhammad Jameel Mohamed Kamil1,2* ,  Nazratul Nadiah Samsuddin3 ,  Mohd Najib Abdullah Sani1,4 ,  Amir Has-san Mohd Shah1
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1 Faculty of Applied and Creative Art, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan,Sarawak, Malaysia
2 Institute of Creative Arts and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan,Sarawak, Malaysia
3 Universiti SainsMalaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
4 University Industry Centre, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan,Sarawak, Malaysia
IJOSI 2024 , 8(2), 44–57; https://doi.org/10.6977/IJoSI.202406_8(2).0004
Submitted: 4 October 2023 | Revised: 1 January 2024 | Accepted: 25 February 2024 | Published: 1 June 2024
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Abstract

Several researchesin medical science have revealed that individuals who have scoliosis experience discomfort while sitting upright, leading to symptoms like leg pain, back pain, and claudication. These symptoms can limit their ability to perform certain tasks in the office. Thus, this paper utilized Ergonomics Ergo-System Framework (EESF) to design ainnovative ergonomic seating support for scoliosis patients. Through the interview study con-ducted with a rehabilitation specialist, a physiotherapy expert, and three scoliosispatients in Malaysia, the EESF was integrated to identify patients design issues and needs. The result of solution components and design criteria obtained from the interview study highlights the parametersfor the development of ergonomic seating support. The decision of innovative design of the ergonomic seating support incorporated the modular seating concept for office use, visually aesthetic with emotional design elements, and equipped with adjustable spinal support. To develop the semi-working ergonomic seating supporter concept model for future production, a design process was executed. It is hoped that the outcome of this study will contribute to demonstratinghow the EESF can be utilized, integrated with the innovative product design process, and benefit scoliosis patients.

Keywords
Ergonomics Ergo-System Framework
Design Thinking
Scoliosis
Ergonomic
Product Design
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