How a diverse research ecosystem has generated new rehabilitation technologies: Review of NIDILRR's Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers

DJ Reinkensmeyer, S Blackstone, C Bodine… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Over 50 million United States citizens (1 in 6 people in the US) have a
developmental, acquired, or degenerative disability. The average US citizen can expect to …

[PDF][PDF] Everyday sitting behavior of full-time wheelchair users.

SE Sonenblum, SH Sprigle… - Journal of Rehabilitation …, 2016 - rehab.research.va.gov
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 …

Reviewing the literature on the effectiveness of pressure relieving movements

R Schofield, A Porter-Armstrong… - Nursing Research and …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known
to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Those at risk of developing pressure …

3D anatomy and deformation of the seated buttocks

SE Sonenblum, SH Sprigle, JMK Cathcart… - Journal of tissue …, 2015 - Elsevier
Aim To describe the 3D anatomy and deformation of the buttocks during sitting. Materials
and methods The buttocks of 4 able-bodied individuals and 3 individuals with spinal cord …

Recipients of electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs provided by a national health service: a cross-sectional study

AO Frank, LH De Souza - Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective To describe the characteristics across all ages of powered wheelchair users and
the assistive technology prescribed by a regional specialist wheelchair service. Design …

Seating-related pressure injury prevention in spinal cord injury: a review of compensatory technologies to improve in-seat movement behavior

TL Vos-Draper, MMB Morrow - Current physical medicine and …, 2016 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review was to (1) assess the factors related
to the occurrence of pressure injuries in people with a spinal cord injury (SCI),(2) review …

Rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology society of North America's position on the application of tilt, recline, and elevating legrests for wheelchairs …

BE Dicianno, J Lieberman, MR Schmeler… - Assistive …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this document is to share typical clinical applications as well as provide
evidence from the literature supporting the application of seat functions to assist practitioners …

Unobtrusive support system for prevention of dangerous health conditions in wheelchair users

DE Arias, EJ Pino, P Aqueveque… - Mobile Information …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
This paper presents an assistive device for wheelchair users with severe disability. It
consists of several sensors deployed on a wheelchair, able to sense pressure relief habits …

Measure it: Proper wheelchair fit is key to ensuring function while protecting skin integrity

S Sprigle - Advances in skin & wound care, 2014 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: To provide information about the impact of a proper wheelchair fit on the posture
and function of wheelchair users. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of Real-Time Pressure Map Feedback on Confidence in Pressure Management in Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury: Pilot Intervention Study

TL Vos-Draper, MMB Morrow, JE Ferguson… - JMIR Rehabilitation …, 2023 - rehab.jmir.org
Background: Wheelchair users with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are at a high risk for
developing pressure injuries (PIs). Performing weight shifts is a primary method of pressure …