The Population of the western world is ageing. Medical capability is increasingly being moved into the community. The interaction of these two factors has implications for the safety and usability of medical products and of the systems which will support healthcare in the community. This study aims to explore the issues of systems of healthcare and medical products from the point of view of older adults. Interviews and focus groups will be used to generate issues and recommendations for ergonomists, medical device manufacturers and service designers to consider in relation to older adults.
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