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Digital Wayfinding Solutions for Elderly Patients in Secondary City Hospitals: Improving Navigation Through Art Design and Technology Integration

Authors
Siyu Wang1, *
1Guangzhou College of Applied Science and Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
*Corresponding author. Email: wangsiyu_0709@163.com
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Siyu Wang
Available Online 13 August 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-815-8_8How to use a DOI?
Keywords
wayfinding systems; elderly patients; patient navigation; healthcare accessibility
Abstract

Wayfinding in hospitals poses significant challenges for elderly patients, particularly in secondary cities with underdeveloped signage systems. This study examines the usability of current systems for patients aged 60 and above, using a mixed-methods approach surveys (n=204) and interviews (n=5), it reveals the cognitive and psychological burdens faced by elderly users. Based on these findings, the study recommends color psychology, typography, and simplified symbols based on Gestalt Principles, to enhance navigation efficiency and reduce patient stress. Additionally, the strategic use of digital displays with high-contrast color schemes and larger fonts is proposed to improve readability and user experience. These insights contribute to improving wayfinding systems in secondary city hospitals, addressing accessibility gaps for elderly patients.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology (ADDT 2025)
Series
Advances in Computer Science Research
Publication Date
13 August 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-815-8
ISSN
2352-538X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-815-8_8How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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