Signage System Evaluation of Subway Station Considering the Visual Perception Characteristics of the Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Soo-Min Yoon ◽  
So-Yeong Jeon ◽  
Yeon-Sook Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Visual Perception ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Subway Station ◽  
System Evaluation ◽  
Signage System

An Evaluation of the Signposting System in Large Subway Station

1989 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 541-545
Author(s):  
Ruth J. Arnegard ◽  
Monty L. Hammontree ◽  
Melinda J. Montgomery ◽  
Gwen L. Pearson ◽  
Harm J. G. Zwaga
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Subway Station ◽  
Sampled Data ◽  
Traffic Patterns ◽  
Relative Difficulty ◽  
Metro Area ◽  
Signage System ◽  
The Individual

The purpose of this study was to objectively evaluate the signposting system within the Metro Center subway station of the WMATA (Washington Metro Area Transit Authority). The approach taken was: first, to estimate the prevalence of passenger behaviors indicative of deficiencies in wayfinding; second, to evaluate the adequacy of the signposting within various decision areas of the station; and finally, to evaluate the individual components of the signage system. The first objective was addressed by observing 507 passengers selected via a pseudo-random sampling technique. From this sample an overview of traffic patterns was developed and it was determined that roughly 7% of these passengers followed a route that did not comply with the directions provided by the stations sign posting system. It was further found that an additional 2% asked for direction. These figures were combined with data provided by the WMATA to project that 6,000 to 7,000 of the passengers disembarking a train within Metro Center will evidence some form of inefficient wayfinding behavior each day. To address the second question portions of the randomly sampled data were combined with data gathered from a selectively sampled group of passengers operationally defined as needing wayfinding assistance (n = 359). This data was analyzed to determine the relative difficulty that information needy passengers had in finding their way through the various areas of the station. The final objective was addressed by comparing individual components of the signage system to current human factors guidelines.

Cognitive Styles of Visual Perception in the Evaluation of Television Systems

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1043-1046
Author(s):  
R. G. Merrill ◽  
D. R. Metcalf
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Visual Perception ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
System Evaluation ◽  
Handling System ◽  
Psychological Concept ◽  
Bandwidth Reduction ◽  
Subjective Evaluations ◽  
Reduction Problem ◽  
Insight Into

Subjective evaluations of television systems are usually avoided because they involve individual differences that are considered unpredictable and uncontrollable. The psychological concept of visual cognitive styles can lead to measures of individual differences in visual perception and therefore give insight into the nature of the human information-handling system. Evaluation of cognitive styles can therefore provide psychological controls in the interpretation of subjective evaluations of television systems; they may also provide guidance for solutions of the television bandwidth reduction problem.

scholarly journals The effect of driving simulator program on elderly drivers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deokju Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Visual Perception ◽  
Frontal Lobe ◽  
Driving Simulator ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Safe Driving ◽  
Elderly Drivers ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Frontal Lobe Function ◽  
Simulator Program

Abstract Background: The purpose of the present study was to present evidence for driving interventions for the elderly by conducting programs that can improve visual perception and cognitive function in a driving simulator for elderly drivers and analyse their effects.Methods: Three elderly subjects who were 65 years or older, did not have physical and cognitive impairments, and were able to drive themselves participated in the present study. A total of 12 intervention sessions, of which subjects participated in 10 sessions of nine different visual perception and cognitive function programs available in a driving simulator, were conducted and pre- and post-program assessments were conducted (two assessments in total). The assessments included the evaluation of visual perception, frontal lobe function, concentration, safe driving behaviour, and self-efficacy.Results: The results showed positive effects of the driving simulator program on the visual perception, frontal lobe function, concentration, safe driving behaviour, and self-efficacy of all subjects. Changes in the simulator results showed remarkable improvement in the response evaluation, judgment evaluation, and predictive power evaluation, but showed difficulties in interference tasks and depth perception in common.Conclusions: The results showed positive effects of driving simulator training on the driving ability of the elderly, and consistent provision of such training is expected to improve the quality of life of the elderly by securing the safety of driving and actively supporting social participation.

A STUDY ON THE DIFFERENCES IN VISION BETWEEN THE YOUNG AND THE ELDERLY IN SIGNS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ishihara ◽  
K. Suzuki ◽  
J. Heo
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Visual Perception ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Semantic Differential ◽  
Differential Method ◽  
Viewing Distance ◽  
Colour Perception ◽  
Semantic Differential Method ◽  
Visual Characteristics

It has been shown that with aging, cataracts become cloudy and colour perception and visual acuity deteriorate. As the world's population ages, there is a need for signage that considers older people's visual characteristics. This study aimed to clarify the effects of sign components on visual perception and identify differences in the effects of age. We conducted a psychological evaluation using the semantic differential method on 20 young and 10 elderly. The results showed that the younger participants gave higher ratings to many questions than the older participants. The factor analysis results showed that the items of the questionnaire consisted of a "visibility factor" and "harmony factor". The elderly were more likely to be affected by the viewing distance than the young invisibility.

The Elderly Surgical Patient

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Zenilman ◽  
Sylvia S. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Organ System ◽  
System Evaluation ◽  
Surgical Patient ◽  
The Us ◽  
Single Organ

The elderly portion of the US population uses a substantial share of total health care resources, including surgical resources. Accordingly, care of older patients is likely to account for an increasing share of surgeons workloads; therefore, it is incumbent on surgeons to be aware of the particular concerns that apply to this surgical subpopulation. This review discusses the physiologic compromises per organ system seen with aging, highlighting their potential ramifications for surgery. The authors cover the tools available to risk stratify elderly patients beyond single organ system evaluation, such as the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, which categorizes patients as fit, intermediate, and frail. This review has 3 figures, 10 highly descriptive tables, and 94 references.

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