Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide basic data for the development of customized shoes considering the working environment of medical workers by comparing shoes tailored to the working environment of medical workers and shoes mainly worn b...
Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide basic data for the development of customized shoes considering the working environment of medical workers by comparing shoes tailored to the working environment of medical workers and shoes mainly worn by medical workers. Methods Eight men, walking ground reaction analysis experiments, and subjective survey assessment (VAS) were conducted using a total of three shoes mainly worn by medical workers and customized shoes for medical workers' work environments, and repeated measurement variance analysis, average value analysis, and one-way variance analysis were conducted using the SPSS (ver. 21.0, IBM, NY) program Result First, there was no significant difference in the maximum vertical surface reaction force. Second, there was a significant difference in posture stability between shoes. Third, in the subjective evaluation, there were significant differences in overall comfort, comfort when standing, left and right movement of shoes (stability), heel cushioning, and appropriate shoe length.
Fourth, in the subjective evaluation, comfort was found to be good in the order of Type C, Type A, and Type B Conclusion This study simultaneously conducted quantitative and qualitative research on slippers tailored to the working environment of medical workers and is expected to provide basic data in the future in developing customized shoes for medical workers.