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Wheelchair-based mobile measurement of behavior for pressure sore prevention.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3634669     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A recently developed device which provides continuous, direct monitoring of the pressure relief performance of persons confined to wheelchairs is reported. A custom portable computer records the data, which is transferred for analysis to an Apple IIe. The mobile computer can also signal the patient to relieve pressure on the basis of preset criteria and the patient's performance. Teaching lift-offs to prevent ischial pressure sores is the object. Data collected with the device are used clinically and for research. Examples of such data are presented. The benefits of the device are reviewed.
Authors:
J C Grip; C T Merbitz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Computer methods and programs in biomedicine     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0169-2607     ISO Abbreviation:  Comput Methods Programs Biomed     Publication Date:  1986 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-06-10     Completed Date:  1986-06-10     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8506513     Medline TA:  Comput Methods Programs Biomed     Country:  NETHERLANDS    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  137-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Computers*
Humans
Microcomputers*
Monitoring, Physiologic / instrumentation*
Pressure / adverse effects
Pressure Ulcer / etiology,  prevention & control*
Self Care
Spinal Cord Injuries / complications
Wheelchairs*

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