Cultura

ISSN 1584-1057 (print)
ISSN 2065-5002 (online)

A Cultural and Philosophical Exploration of Ergonomic Design Solutions for Obesity Management and Physical Fitness Enhancement

VOLUME 21, 2024

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Safaa Hanafy
Professor, Product Design Department, Design and Art College, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aysha ِِAl Essa.
Product design department, Design and Art College, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

This study addresses the global obesity epidemic with an innovative approach, focusing on the cultural and philosophical dimensions inherent in addressing physical inactivity by redesigning sports equipment for sedentary environments. Using the Design for Fun methodology, the research employed a comprehensive survey-based strategy, incorporating literature reviews and participant surveys. Insights from interviews, observations, and a questionnaire involving 52 participants revealed shortcomings in existing sports equipment and reasons for limited regular exercise, including aspects related to size and shape and reduced enjoyment. In response, the research presents a new product design, which was evaluated by 32 specialists and received high user satisfaction. Methodologically, the study emphasizes the importance of continuous user feedback for design refinement. Additionally, the study draws conclusions on the effectiveness of integrating cultural and philosophical dimensions into obesity and healthy lifestyle interventions and provides recommendations for future research and initiatives in this field. With promising results, this research contributes significantly to the fields of obesity intervention and sports product design, serving as inspiration for future impactful initiatives to promote global well-being.

Keywords : Ergonomic Standards, Fitness, Sports Products, Physical Activity, Design for Enjoyment, Innovative Solutions, Cultural Perspectives, Obesity.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty