Exploring repositioning movements in sitting with ‘at risk’ groups using accelerometry and interface pressure mapping technologies

Despite high quality guidelines underpinning pressure ulcer care (EPUAP/NPUAP/PPPIA, 2014), pressure ulceration still poses a significant financial impact on health care services in treatment and staff costs as well as having a profound effect on the health and quality of life of individuals experiencing them. Repositioning is a key preventative technique recommended by occupational therapists and other health care professionals. The frequency and quality of repositioning movements performed by individuals, however, can be difficult to determine.
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research