This study is an example where ergonomics could be successfully
included in the designing process of a product, making it more
user-friendly. Our results provide evidence that patients with hand
osteoarthritis are significantly more satisfied with the technically
modified Type B meat packaging than with the type A package.
Based on our results, Type B packaging has been introduced on the
market, labeled with a special easy to open logo (Fig. 2). We have
shown that it is possible for manufacturers today to produce easyto-
open food packages that afford greater consumer satisfaction.
Such future packaging would benefit not only people with hand
disorders but also the population as a whole.