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26 June 2025

Research on the Variable Module Space of Elderly-Friendly Bathrooms Based on Movement Behaviors

Zhongbao Yin1 Tianhe Zhao1 Jiang Wang1 Haoyang Wang1
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1 University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan 114051, Liaoning, China
LNE 2025 , 3(5), 53–59; https://doi.org/10.18063/LNE.202505010
© 2025 by the Author. Licensee Whioce Publishing, USA. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
Abstract

As China enters an aging society, home-based elderly care has become the mainstream. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the safety and comfort of the elderly when using bathroom facilities at home. Through the identification and research of existing problems, this paper uses the research methods of movement behavior analysis and ergonomic principles to draw more rigorous conclusions, and proposes a complete optimization design plan for elderly-friendly bathroom spaces, including three modules and two spatial layouts. Meanwhile, the innovation points are put forward to illustrate the design thinking different from the past. Combined with existing literature, the design key points and practical value of elderly-friendly bathroom spaces are explored, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for improving the quality of life of the elderly.

Keywords
Elderly-friendly design
Bathroom space
Movement behavior analysis
Modular design
Safety
Comfort
Funding
The 2025 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students of the University of Science and Technology Liaoning
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