I am a product design student at the
For example, the arthritis foundation has "Ease of use" products.
These products have been tested by people with arthritis and have had the most
ease of use. I am looking to develop products like these or maybe you have
insight on how things in your daily life can be changed to make you more
comfortable. For example, scissors, door handles, exercising equipment.
There is a real opportunity to help here and I am interested in your input. You
are the experts.
Please feel free to reply with any insight. I realize that studies have been done, but every body is different and it reacts differently to pain.
Things that could be addressed are...
What kind of arthritis you have.
How long have you had it?
Any therapy?
What do you do for a living?
When do you feel your best/worst?
What do you do for your hobbies?
Do you exercise?
I have discomfort when I…
I like to use (product name or description) because…
I wish there was something to… (Anything you’ve thought of to make a task easier)
I have just been diagnosed with PA. It was quite sudden