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{"title":"A review of contemporary methods of studying the experience of older adults.","authors":"Magdalena Wąsowicz, Anna Berbesz-Wyrodek","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01633","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding user perception and experience is one of the key challenges in cognitive science and architecture. Anticipating user needs at the design stage, particularly those of the primary beneficiaries of an architectural structure or urban space, constitutes a central focus in user experience research. This article explores contemporary methods for studying the experiences of users in architectural environments, in particular, considering seniors. The study reviews the transition from foundational approaches - such as environmental psychology and evidence-based design - to technologically advanced methods incorporating biometric sensors. It highlights the potential of integrating physiological and behavioral data to capture cognitive-emotional responses to architectural spaces. Ultimately, the study advocates for the integration of advanced digital tools with traditional architectural research to create more inclusive, stress-reducing environments that enhance the quality of life for older individuals. The article presents a systematic literature review and analysis of current research on the user experience in architectural spaces. Special attention is given to the application of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using body sensor networks (BSN), which enables real-time data collection, minimizes memory-related biases from surveys and retrospective interviews, and provides objective measurements of physiological and behavioral parameters, complementing subjective self-reports obtained through traditional methods. As research tools, data visualization techniques were utilized, including VOSviewer, which enables the graphical representation of keyword co-occurrence within leading scientific databases, Web of Science and Scopus. In view of the current development of technology it is possible to conduct EMA studies with older adults using BSN. Conducting such research, however necessitates an interdisciplinary approach, combining neuroscience, cognitive science, and universal design. Ongoing research is essential to refine design practices and create built environments that are inclusive and stress-reducing, ultimately providing an ergonomic and better-adapted architectural space for older adults. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4):331-340.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"331-340"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144746737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Architectural adaptation of retail spaces to the needs of the elderly.","authors":"Przemysław Nowakowski, Karolina Wilk-Pałka","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01637","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The role of architects is to create sustainable spaces that are artificial yet mimic natural environments, taking into account the needs of all users. One such group is the elderly, whose spatial requirements change with age. Physical and psychological limitations emerge as they age. This issue is mainly considered regarding the organization of architectural space and its impact on older adults.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This article attempts to address the question of solutions that can improve the quality of life for elderly individuals, considering their specific needs and limitations when functioning in retail spaces. These issues will be discussed based on 3 types of grocery stores, in the context of architectural and social adjustments. The spatial solutions illustrated will highlight both limitations and possibilities for organizing retail spaces. The article includes a case study of an 84-year-old elderly person, suffering from obesity, hypertension, 2 heart attacks, and using a walker.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The article's goal is to improve the design process by making rational use of space and enhancing functionality, based on the needs of elderly people and their mental well-being.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The research can be used by planners and urban designers to create accessible spaces (Design for All). The article suggests directions for changes in the ergonomics of retail spaces, particularly regarding their social role in the lives of senior citizens. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4):277-289.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"277-289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145208704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Application of experience from the field of health-promoting architecture in the revitalization of office buildings considering the needs of actively employed seniors].","authors":"Wacław Szarejko, Daria Pawlaczyk-Szymańska, Agnieszka Gębczyńska-Janowicz","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01646","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01646","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of the article is to answer the question of how to improve the fulfillment of the needs of senior-aged individuals working in offices. To this end, based on experiences gained from designing healthcare buildings, guidelines for designing architecture with a therapeutic function that positively impacts users' health have been formulated. The concept of the system presented in the article is based on a consistent architectural approach aimed at enriching the functional aspects of existing office buildings with health-promoting spaces that enhance users' well-being.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Based on literature, field research, and design analyses, a structural approach to ensuring office workers' access to sunlight and greenery - key for well-being - has been demonstrated. An original system using functional enrichment for revitalizing office buildings in modern urban structures has been developed to meet the specific needs of actively employed seniors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The research goal set at the beginning led to the development of a variant solution based on the use of the idea of functional enrichment for the needs of locating facilities that allow for the improvement of the comfort of work of professionally active seniors working in offices. It was also shown that the described activity fits into the multidimensional vision of improving the well-being of users defined by the European Commission in the program of the so-called New European Bauhaus (NEB).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The analysis carried out in the article allows for the confirmation of the adopted thesis, according to which it is possible to meet the special needs of senior citizens by revitalizing existing buildings based on the guidelines of pro-health architecture. Such action, through the activation of existing resources, also fits into the guidelines of the NEB idea in a multidimensional way, constituting a coherent model of action, applicable to most existing medium-sized office buildings, with great implementation potential. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4):291-304.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"291-304"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145277015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adapting Polish apartments to the needs of older people.","authors":"Przemysław Nowakowski","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01639","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The construction of postwar housing in Poland does not meet the quantitative and qualitative needs of society. There is a shortage of thousands of apartments. The average apartment area is smaller than in other European Union countries. Increasing the supply of apartments and their availability for low-income society is achieved at the cost of lowering their quality and spatial standards and the lack of adaptation to the needs of seniors and the disabled. As a result of demographic and cultural changes, these groups are currently more visible in economic processes, including housing investments.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The article analyzes demographic processes (ageing of society) and lifestyle changes in Poland after World War II. They are the basis for studying the adaptation of apartments to the needs of older people. The following research methods were used: statistical, historical, and analytical-comparative. They were justified by available statistical data. Then analyses of representative plans of postwar Polish apartments were presented. The research aims to indicate the disadvantages and conditions for improving apartments' functional and spatial values for older and disabled users.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The topic of adapting apartments for seniors is current and necessary. Research shows the advantages and disadvantages of typical apartment plans. The functional and spatial quality of older and modern apartments is analyzed. The assessment was made in the context of changing lifestyles and housing needs. Recommendations for improving the quality of apartments were indicated.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is postulated to indicate possible functional changes to adapt existing and planned apartments to specific needs in the context of contemporary demographic trends. The recommendations take into account the specific needs of seniors and people with mobility impairments. They can also contribute to improving the functional quality of apartments for people who are still able to move. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4):269-276.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"269-276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144610819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Impact of the natural environment on human well-being - a narrative review].","authors":"Aldona Molęda, Marzena Majchrowska","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01634","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Regardless of the advancement of civilization, humanity remains a part of nature and can derive various benefits from this coexistence. Numerous studies prove that contact with living nature affects human mental and physical stability. Systematic exposure to nature has been shown to be an excellent prophylaxis for mood and cognitive disorders, as well as protecting against the development of civilization diseases and improving physical fitness. Exposure to the natural environment also has a positive effect on immunity and optimizes responses to stress or pain. Contact with nature can be realized in many ways - being in the woods, walking in the park and around flowerbeds, gardening, including touching plants, or contemplating landscapes. The purpose of this paper is to present selected studies showing the positive impact of nature on human well-being regardless of their age, as well as to promote various beneficial forms of exposure to the natural environment. The presented research justifies the inclusion of green areas in urban planning. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4):341-346.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"341-346"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144586067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outdoor gym as a public space for the elderly - the example of Gdańsk, Poland.","authors":"Agnieszka Gębczyńska-Janowicz, Elżbieta Marczak, Weronika Mazurkiewicz, Dominika Krefta, Natalia Mikołajczyk, Dorota Kamrowska-Załuska","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01616","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01616","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Due to the expanding population aging phenomenon, public spaces must be redesigned architecturally to make them accessible to the elderly. Motivating people to engage in physical activity is crucial because outdoor exercise positively impacts seniors' well-being. Outdoor gyms, which serve as meeting spots, places to work out, and locations for daily walks, play a significant role in this context. This article aimed to analyze existing outdoor gyms as public spaces available to the oldest residents of Gdańsk, Poland.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The study analyzed outdoor gyms located in Gdańsk. It assessed accessibility within the city structure (distance from the nearest residential building and public transportation stops) and architectural solutions used in implementing the facilities (the degree of shading of the area where the gym is located, the presence of artificial lighting at the gym, the type of surface, and the number and type of exercise equipment).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventy four gyms were surveyed as part of the fieldwork carried out.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Existing gyms require correction in terms of adaptation to older people's needs and consider a broader spectrum of their needs. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4):249-257.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"249-257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Editorial].","authors":"Bronisław Kapitaniak","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01680","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01680","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145310628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MusicGloves therapy - returning to maximum functional capacity after stroke.","authors":"Bartosz Barzak","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01619","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01619","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the increasing number of stroke cases worldwide, there is a growing demand for more and more effective rehabilitation methods. Having suffered a stroke is associated with significant functional and motor limitations, which directly translates into a decrease in quality of life. Over the past decades, researchers have become increasingly interested in the impact of therapies using multimedia tools, such as video games, virtual reality or robots that support the movements of specific body parts, on the effectiveness of rehabilitation and the patient's return to maximum fitness. One such tool is MusicGloves, a dynamic form of post-stroke rehabilitation using movement therapy, video games, music therapy and biofeedback. In this literature review, available peer-reviewed research papers from 2011-2020 were used. The purpose of the review article was to gather existing knowledge on the benefits and risks of using MusicGloves therapy as a form of rehabilitation for patients, with upper limb disorders, after stroke. Based on selected research papers, the effectiveness of MusicGloves therapy is described in comparison with other therapies available in neurological rehabilitation departments. MusicGloves therapy, as a fairly new therapy method, is a promising rehabilitation tool, with a simple and transparent way of working, not requiring the presence of a therapist during the entire therapy process, and significantly motivating patients to undertake newer and more difficult motor tasks. The effectiveness of MusicGloves therapy is still poorly understood, current research is based on low numbers of study groups and the sheer number of available studies is negligible. Improving the recommendations, regarding MusicGloves therapy, may allow patients to recover faster and achieve a standard of living similar to that before the stroke. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(3):193-197.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"193-197"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144985208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Micturition disorders in people aged 65 and more].","authors":"Michal Wróbel, Szymon Zapołoch, Ireneusz Skawina","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01623","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01623","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Urinary continence requires the coordination of all components of the urinary system. This review aimed to clarify contemporary views on the nature of micturition disorders and to try to determine which amenities might be useful for older people with micturition disorders. PubMed and Google Scholar search engines were used to search for English-language full-text articles using the keywords: \"micturition disorders,\" \"bladder changes,\" \"neurological disorders,\" \"hypoactive detrusor,\" \"improvements,\" \"technology,\" \"quality of life improvement,\" \"elderly,\" \"accessibility,\" \"public toilets,\" \"interior design\". Forty-one articles were selected for the final analysis. With age the structure of the bladder walls changes. At the same time, there are physiological changes in the nervous system that make ideal control of continence and micturition difficult. In older men, benign prostate hypertrophy is a common urinary tract disorder, in women there is pelvic organ prolapse and mucosal atrophy due to hypoestrogenism, and in both sexes an increase in infections. Older people are more likely to have diseases of other systems that affect urinary function (stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, circulatory failure, diabetes). Urinary incontinence, is a major social problem that significantly affects the quality of life of seniors. E-visits, medical chatbots, medical apps, and examinations performed at the patient's home or in the general practitioner's outpatient clinic can facilitate access to medical services for these patients. There is a need to improve accessibility to specialists, rehabilitation, medication, hygiene products as well as easy access to toilets at home and in the urban environment. The development of electronic devices, mobile applications and use of artificial intelligence, can improve the quality of life of seniors also regarding urinary disorders. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(3):199-207.</p>","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"199-207"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144746759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Editorial].","authors":"Anna Janocha","doi":"10.13075/mp.5893.01659","DOIUrl":"10.13075/mp.5893.01659","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101460,"journal":{"name":"Medycyna pracy","volume":" ","pages":"165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144985205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}