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KMID : 1020120120100020007
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
2012 Volume.10 No. 2 p.7 ~ p.14
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Analysis of Current Traffic Signals for Pedestrians according to the Walking Times of Stroke Patients
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Lee Dong-Jin
Na Eun-Ye
Park Sun-Mi
Park Se-Jin
Park El-Lim
Park Wan-Seo
Baek Hwa-Shin
Seo Kyung-Tae
Seo Dong-Hyun
Ahn Sung-Woo
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study investigated the validity of crosswalk signal time length with regards to elderly stroke patients.
Methods : We recruited 60 elderly adults sixty years of age or older for our study. The participants were divided into three groups.Group A consisted of 20 healthy participants with no walking aids. Group B consisted of 20 stroke patients with no walking aids. Group C consisted of 20 stroke patients using a cane as a walking aid. We measured the walking times of participants for 7 m, 14 m and 21 m lengths.
Results : Using an independent t test, there was a statistically significant difference in the walking times between Group A and Group B for all lengths. There was a statistically significant difference in the walking times between Group A and Group C for all lengths. There was no statistically significant difference in the walking times between Group B and Group C. There was a statistically significant difference between the three group when using ANOVA.
Conclusion : From the results of this study, we infer that the signal times at crosswalks are inappropriate for elderly stroke participants who use a cane as a walking aid. Therefore further research should be conducted to determine the appropriate amount of additional time needed for the elderly to safely cross the street.
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KEYWORD
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Cane, Gait, Stroke, Traffic signal
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