Integration of research findings into clinical practice is essential for achieving cost-effective,
quality patient outcomes. Data confirm that nursing care in most settings is “empiric” and is …

An estimated 1.6 million Americans residing outside of institutions use wheelchairs,
according to the National Health Interview Survey on Disability. Most wheelchairs are …

Pressure ulcer incidence rates have remained constant despite advances in support surface
technology. Interface shear stress is recognized as a risk factor for pressure ulcer …

Pressure ulcers are among the most common secondary injuries following spinal cord injury
(SCI). A general consensus is that an effective prevention program would greatly reduce the …

Background: It is clinically known that shape is important when selecting or designing a
wheelchair support surface for the prevention of pressure ulcers (a£ 2 billion annual cost to …

Objectives To investigate the efficacy of local cooling on reducing sacral skin ischemia in a
weight-bearing position, and to identify the underlying physiological mechanisms using …

To provide a safer sitting environment for wheelchair users, it is important to quantitatively
measure the forces acting on the contact surface between the seat and the person in the …

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OBJECTIVE: Prevention of pressure ulcers (PrUs) is based on relieving pressure,
diminishing shear stress, and controlling the skin's microclimate. Based on the …

Pressure and shear are the two key extrinsic factors that cause pressure ulcer damage.
However, if the resilience of the skin and soft tissue deteriorates, the individual's …