Can older adults use child resistant closures?
U.S.L. Nayak
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AbstractThe objective of this study was to examine the design concepts used in child resistant closures with reference to ease of use by older adults. Included in the study design were a focus group (n=9) and user evaluation of a child resistant closure by a cross-section of older adults living independently in the community (n=103). A push and turn action seems to be the most favoured in comparison to a squeeze and turn action. Designers in consultation with older adults can arrive at easy-opening packaging for physically challenged people. Such a design is eligible for an award of the Owl Mark.Keywords: child resistant closures; older adults; Owl mark
U.S.L. Nayak (2002). Can older adults use child resistant closures?. Gerontechnology, 2(2), 198-202
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2002.02.02.004.00