Research Methodology is a process that is used to collecting information for a purpose. In Our research methodology we give three types of research methodology, such as Survey , Interview and Case study.
2.1 Survey Monkey
It is an online survey trusted by many companies, organisations and individual alike to gather the insights of what they need to make more organised decisions.
There are pros and cons into using online surveys like Survey Monkeys.
It is easy to use and maintain with the capability of collecting data from a large group of people. On the other hand, people may not be willing to give out their honest and accurate answers. Some might not have a proper reason or explanation for their given answers.
Questions on the Survey Monkey we made:
1. What age range are your parents/grandparents? (You may choose more than one)
50-60
61-70
71-80
81 and above
2. Are they living with anyone?
2. Are they living with anyone?
No
Yes
If "Yes", who are they living with?
3. What kind of house are they living in?
If "Yes", who are they living with?
3. What kind of house are they living in?
HDB
Condo
Landed Property
Others (please specify)
4. How often do they clean their toilet?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Never
5. Are your parents/grandparents working?
Yes
No
6. Are there any safety products in your parents/grandparents' restroom?
Yes
No
7. Do your parents/grandparents have any illnesses or disabilities?
Yes
No
If "Yes", please specify:
8. Do your parents/grandparents use the walker?
Yes
No
9. Have you ever had any experience with elderlies falling in the restroom?
Yes
No
10. Do you think your parents/grandparents' toilet is elderly-friendly?
Yes
No
4. How often do they clean their toilet?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Never
5. Are your parents/grandparents working?
Yes
No
6. Are there any safety products in your parents/grandparents' restroom?
Yes
No
7. Do your parents/grandparents have any illnesses or disabilities?
Yes
No
If "Yes", please specify:
8. Do your parents/grandparents use the walker?
Yes
No
9. Have you ever had any experience with elderlies falling in the restroom?
Yes
No
10. Do you think your parents/grandparents' toilet is elderly-friendly?
Yes
No
2.2 Interview
It is a conversation where questions are asked and answers are given. Acting in the role of interview and the other role of interviewee.
Advantages of this research method includes easy correction of speech, development of relationship, selection of suitable candidate, sufficient information, time saving, less costly, in depth analysis, explore cause behind the problem, and increase in knowledge.
Disadvantages includes experiencing incomplete process, having no record, lack of attention, time consuming, biases and inefficiency of interviewer, and interviews not being suitable for personal matters.
Interview questions:
- How old are you?
- Do you have any mobility issues?
- How many times do you visit the toilet on a daily basis?
- Do you go right after waking up and before sleeping?
- Do you find it hard to use the public toilet?
YES
- If so, why?
- Do you think the toilet at your house is elderly friendly?
- What kinds of improvement should be implemented ?
- What is the biggest problem faced in the toilet?
NO
6. Do you think that public toilets in Singapore is elderly friendly?
7. Should there be improvements made in public toilets?
8. Do you know what is the biggest cause of injury in the toilet for elderlies?
9. Do you know that slip and fall is the most common problem?
- What do you think is the cause for falling in the toilet?
- Do you think it is a good idea to add anti-slip flooring in the toilet?
Interviewee 1’s answers:
- Im 68 this year
- My weak knees are the biggest problem
- At least 5 times a day
- Yes of course I go after waking up and before sleeping
- Yes, sometimes in certain places
- The toilet is old and dirty
- I think that it is fine
- Maybe anti-slip mats and handrails, also install telephone in case of emergency
- Bending down when using the toilet bowl, my knees are the problem
- Yes it would be good
- Yes
2.3 Case study
The case study method allows us to research on existing cases which consist on the problems and possible solutions to the problem.The case studies that we have researched about are mainly found on the internet. The case studies have been summarise into a shorter version.
- The first case study is about several elderly couple where one of the example where the husband slipped, fell and hit his head on the toilet sink.After the incident, the house was installed with railings, furniture was re arrange and anti slip mat were installed in the toilet. The case study also cover the chemically treated tiles which reduce the slipperiness when come in contact with water.
2 .The 2nd case study is about two elderly patients died in hospital ’s bathroom , because they did not want to ask help to go to the bathroom. The report shows that , at least two elderly are falling over in hospital. The fact that they did not want to ask for help is , they do not want to be any trouble. They think by pressing they “emergency button” will cause a burden to stuff. But actually its putting them on bigger problem. Fally , have an Psychological effect on the elderlies , they will feel isolation , depression and feeling not independence.
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