Tamara L Vos-Draper1,2, Melissa M B Morrow2,3,4. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. 2. Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. 3. Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. 4. Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Abstract
A 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 methods of pressure injury prevention, and (3) examine compensatory technologies developed to promote in-seat movement to reduce the risk of pressure injuries. B RECENT FINDINGS: Risk factors for seating-related pressure injuries are well documented, yet, ulceration remains a daily concern for individuals with SCI. While prompts and alarms have been shown to be effective at increasing in-seat movement, the devices thus far were not designed for long-term use. Wheelchair users will benefit from continued development of novel technologies designed to help them self-manage pressure injury prevention. C SUMMARY: Optimized feedback about pressure and movement will help wheelchair users with SCI perform more effective movements to relieve pressure, perform movements more frequently and consistently, and maintain effective and frequent movement behaviors over time while feedback is available.
A 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 methods of pressure injury prevention, and (3) examine compensatory technologies developed to promote in-seat movement to reduce the risk of pressure injuries. B RECENT FINDINGS: Risk factors for seating-related pressure injuries are well documented, yet, ulceration remains a daily concern for individuals with SCI. While prompts and alarms have been shown to be effective at increasing in-seat movement, the devices thus far were not designed for long-term use. Wheelchair users will benefit from continued development of novel technologies designed to help them self-manage pressure injury prevention. C SUMMARY: Optimized feedback about pressure and movement will help wheelchair users with SCI perform more effective movements to relieve pressure, perform movements more frequently and consistently, and maintain effective and frequent movement behaviors over time while feedback is available.
Authors: R Thietje; R Giese; M Pouw; C Kaphengst; A Hosman; B Kienast; H van de Meent; S Hirschfeld Journal: Spinal Cord Date: 2010-09-07 Impact factor: 2.772
Authors: Brianna M Goodwin; Christine M Olney; John E Ferguson; Andrew H Hansen; Byron Eddy; Gary Goldish; Melissa M Morrow; Tamara L Vos-Draper Journal: Assist Technol Date: 2021-03-11