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A Pilot Study For Disabled Housewives In Their Kitchens

Author: Howie, P. M.
Year: 1967
Type: Report

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was two-fold : 1. to examine and compare the movements and daily pattern of work of able-bodied and disabled housewives in their own kitchens, 2. to investigate the problems and needs of the disabled housewife in relation to her particular kitchen environment. The findings showed that housewives with disabilities tended to have a shorter day, starting later and finishing earlier than the able-bodied housewife, but the day's work in the kitchen followed much the same pattern for all housewives with peak periods of kitchen activity before meals particularly when preparing dinner.

Further Details

Pages 104
Publish Location London
Publisher Disabled Living Activities Group of the Central Council for the Disabled
Accession Number 12.8.03
Work Type pilot study
Research Notes ILL request made 26/08/2013
Keywords United Kingdommobilitykitchensafety improvementdesign

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