| Interface pressure distribution of elderly Japanese people in the sitting position. | |
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PMID: 20815690 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Aim. To investigate the characteristics of elderly Japanese people sitting in a wheelchair using pressure mapping and an objective method to classify sitting patterns. Method. This descriptive observational study was conducted in a senior care facility and a geriatric hospital, with 107 elderly subjects (37 group A (house-bound), 34 group B (chair-bound) and 36 group C (bed-bound)) and 36 able-bodied. Maximum pressure, total support area, distance from backrest to coccyx and sitting pattern were collected by using a pressure mapping system. Results. Maximum pressure was significantly lower for able-bodied than groups B and C (p < 0.001 and p = 0.024, respectively). Total support area was significantly larger for able-bodied than each elderly group (group A p = 0.014, group B p = 0.021, and group C p < 0.001). Distance from backrest to coccyx was significantly longer for group C than able-bodied (p < 0.001). The occurrence of proper sitting pattern significantly decreased as the degree of independence reduced (p < 0.001). Conclusion. Elderly people with disabilities have high interface pressure on a small support area, malposition, which is confirmed by longitudinal and lateral supporting balance indices, and imbalance in a wheelchair. The following concepts for developing cushions should be considered: low interface pressure with large support area, individual adjustment of sitting position and stability of body trunk. |
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Masaya Urasaki; Gojiro Nakagami; Hiromi Sanada; Atsuko Kitagawa; Etsuko Tadaka; Junko Sugama |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology Volume: 6 ISSN: 1748-3115 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Publication Date: 2011 |
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Created Date: 2011-02-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101255937 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 38-46 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Gerontological Nursing/ Wound Care Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. |
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