Elderly users' perceptions of signage systems from tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou.

ABSTRACT: Wayfinding in hospitals today is a significant challenge for urban residents, especially for the elderly. This study investigated the perceptions and attitudes of the elderly toward existing hospital signage systems to identify the wayfinding needs in the healthcare environment. This study collected 762 elderly participants' perceptions and personal preferences regarding 12 features of the existing signage systems in three hospitals in the Yuexiu, Haizhu, and Liwan districts of Guangzhou using a questionnaire methodology. The study further explored the differences in perceptions and preferences for signage based on the gender, age, and educational level of the elderly participants. The findings indicate that most of the elderly participants experienced becoming lost in the hospital; they t

SUBMITTER: Deng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10840000 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature