Real-time monitoring of pressure and temperature in wheelchair patients is an effective
method for preventing and rehabilitating pressure injuries. Nevertheless, few rehabilitation …

Purpose This paper aims to summarize researches conducted related to functional textiles
for prevention of pressure ulcers and critical analysis of the outcomes to pave path for the …

Indivíduos que permanecem acamados por um longo período estão sujeitos a alterações
nos sistemas do corpo humano, e as úlceras por pressão são um grande problema nessa …

Individuals who are unable to walk independently spend most of the day in a wheelchair.
This population is at high risk for developing pressure injuries caused by sitting. However …

The postures of wheelchair users can reveal their sitting habit, mood, and even predict
health risks such as pressure ulcers or lower back pain. Mining the hidden information of the …

Prolonged sitting can easily result in pressure injury (PI) for certain people who have had
strokes or spinal cord injuries. There are not many methods available for tracking contact …

Background Padding bandage is an essential component of the multi-layer compression
system used for chronic venous management. Padding plays a critical role in managing …

Increases in skin temperature and accumulation of moisture during prolonged sitting are risk
factors for pressure ulcers. Therefore, a method of assessing temperature and moisture …

The global relevance of pressure injury (PI) prevention technologies arise from their impact
on the quality of life of people with limited mobility and the costs associated with treating …

Polyurethane (PU) foam is one of the most common materials used in the development of
pressure relieving cushions. However, it suffers from reduced efficiency in terms of …