Pressure ulcers are a significant healthcare problem affecting the quality of life in wheelchair
bounded or bed-ridden people and are a major cost to the healthcare system. Various …

These Wheelchair provision guidelines aim to support improved accessto appropriate
wheelchairs, for all those in need, including children, older persons, people with mobility …

This systematic review seeks to gather and analyze the evidence on wheelchair pressure
relieving cushions, and report on the optimal materials and designs for reducing pressure …

The objective of this study was to describe the inseat movement and weight-shifting
behavior of full-time wheelchair users. We measured everyday sitting behavior for 192 d …

The aim of the publication was to develop a practical guide for people, carers and health
and social care professionals on how the research and evidence base on pressure ulcer …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and interactions of 2 methods of pressure ulcer
prevention, wheelchair cushions and pressure relief maneuvers, on interface pressure (IP) …

ABSTRACT A system for guiding and evaluating physical positioning, orientation and motion
of the human body, comprising: a cloud computing-based subsystem including an artificial …

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of the seat cushion contour
and the sitting posture on the seat pan interface pressure distribution and subjective comfort …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of various durations of wheelchair tilt-in-space and
recline on enhancing skin perfusion over the ischial tuberosity in people with spinal cord …

Shear forces on the buttocks while seated are directly linked to friction, yet the frictional
properties at the seat interface are unknown. Shear forces are one of the factors related to …