title: Comfort, Stability and Body Posture in Wheelchair Cushions: a preliminary study with able bodied subjects.
abstract: Long term wheelchair usage has been related to a number of problems, among which pressure ulcers are one of most concern. The design of wheelchair seat cushions has been of increasing interest among researchers, as it can influence seat interface pressure and user's comfort. The aim of this study was to investigate the subjects' perception comfort, stability and body posture of six different commercially available wheelchair cushions. The evaluation was through a questionnaire, where the subjects rate their perceptions on a ten point visual analog scale after staying seated in the cushion for two minutes. The results shows that the RohoTMaircell cushion was preferred by the users, while the least preferred one was the water cushion. Individuals' subjective perceptions may compliment objective data on seat interface pressure, thus contributing to a more complete view of the users' experience during wheelchair cushion usage.
authors: UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista.
authors: Diego D
authors: DD
authors: Gonçalves
authors: UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista.
authors: Ana E
authors: AE
authors: Franchini
authors: UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista.
authors: Adrieli
authors: A
authors: Sardella
authors: UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista.
authors: Gabriel H C
authors: GH
authors: Bonfim
authors: UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista.
authors: Fausto O
authors: FO
authors: Medola
authors: UNESP - Univ. Estadual Paulista.
authors: Luis C
authors: LC
authors: Paschoarelli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000070659:Patient Comfort; D061214:Patient Safety; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055682:Viscoelastic Substances; D014910:Wheelchairs / Q000592:standards*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D055682:Viscoelastic Substances