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Abstract
A high incidence of pressure sores in the non-ambulatory geriatric patient population indicates the need for research on pressure distribution of wheelchair cushions. This pilot study was implemented to determine if four low-cost (under $200) wheelchair cushions had different effects on dynamic sitting pressure, and if the dynamic pressure-distributing qualities of each wheelchair cushion varied among participants with different body types. Results indicated no significant difference between a participant'S four average peak pressure readings (mm Hg) for each of the four wheelchair cushions; however, a qualitative analysis revealed trends that may be significant for future research.
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Stacey Aikins Bishop
Jennifer R. Johnson was a graduate student in the School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX at the time of this study. She is currently employed as an Occupational Therapist at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA
Debra Stewart is Lecturer, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University and staff therapist at Erinoak Centre, Missis-sauga, Ontario. She is currently completing a MSc (Design, Measurement and Evaluation) at McMaster University.
Ronald L. Mace (deceased, June 29, 1998) was also affiliated with The Center for Universal Design, School of Design, North Carolina University.
Lois Rosage and Geraldine Shaw are Occupational Therapist Consultants who provide evaluations for the housing programs at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.