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Research on Products and Devices

The influence of a contoured seating base on pressure distribution and discomfort

Lieke de Marea Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Bas de Groota Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Fleur de Koninga Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Richard Geersb Adelante Zorggroep, Hoensbroek, The NetherlandsView further author information
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Daniel Tetterooa Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1-7 | Received 06 Apr 2020, Accepted 16 Feb 2021, Published online: 11 Mar 2021

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