title: The effect of body position and mattress type on interface pressure in quadriplegic adults: a pilot study.
abstract: A convenience sample of 20 adults with quadriplegia was studied to determine preferred position and mattress to minimize occurrence of pressure ulcers. Lower positions produced lower interface pressures. A pressure-relieving mattress reduced interface pressures more than a pressure-reducing mattress.
authors.affiliation: Agnews Developmental Center, San Jose, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Parivash
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moody
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gonzales
authors.forename: Virginia Young
authors.initials: VY
authors.lastname: Cureton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001513:Beds; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000451:nursing*