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A full-size and fully equipped mock up of the en-suite was constructed to enable the design to be tested in use.
Testing the en-suite mock up
The mock up was tested by a range of people, including:
  • Ambulant people
  • Rollator users
  • People using crutches
  • Independent wheelchair users
  • People requiring assistance from nursing staff (including the use of hoists).
Each person was asked to comment on the relative ease or difficulty in using the facilities, including the door, WC, wash basin, shower, grab rails, waste bins etc. The results of testing were used to further refine the design.
Testing video clip
OMovie poster
linkPlay the video clip [3:38min]
Bob Feeney, Ergonomist, explains the testing procedure. A variety of users and clinicians are seen testing the mock up facility and describing their experiences.
Testing layout: Option 1 – rectangular WC and shower room 4.5m²
option 1 layout drawing
linkView larger image
Testing layout: Option 2 – chamfered corner WC and shower room 3.7m²
option 2 layout drawing
linkView larger image
Testing procedure and results
downloadDownload the preliminary results
280Kb PDF file
Testing sections
LinkTesting the en-suite
mock up
LinkTesting video clip
LinkTesting layout option 1
LinkTesting layout option 2
LinkTesting procedure and results
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Further information
Sue Taylor
Design Research Manager

Tel: 0113 254 6586
emailsue.taylor@dh.gsi.gov.uk
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