Sitting Categorisation Technology for Wheelchair Users to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 18931.1 PFLS-LS

Short description (German)

Sitting Categorisation Technology for Wheelchair Users to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Short description (English)

Sitting Categorisation Technology for Wheelchair Users to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Abstract (German)

Individuals with SCI who are confined to a wheelchair are at perpetual risk of developing decubitus, which typically results from prolonged periods of pressure/rubbing on the skin. To increase efficiency and adherence to preventive measures and to support wheelchair users in reducing pressure magnitudes/durations, we aim to develop SIT-CATwheelchair a textile pressure analysis system for providing wheelchair users specific feedback towards preventing decubitus.

Abstract (English)

Individuals with SCI who are confined to a wheelchair are at perpetual risk of developing decubitus, which typically results from prolonged periods of pressure/rubbing on the skin. To increase efficiency and adherence to preventive measures and to support wheelchair users in reducing pressure magnitudes/durations, we aim to develop SIT-CATwheelchair a textile pressure analysis system for providing wheelchair users specific feedback towards preventing decubitus.