Abstract
AimsThis study aims to explore best practices of shape capturing methods for creating custom-contoured wheelchair cushions for the purpose of reducing pressure injury risk. Materials and methodsPressure redistribution qualities were measured by peak pressure index (PPI) and compared between custom-contoured seating systems molded in supine vs. upright shape-capturing positions. Subjects consisted of 14 able-bodied participants in a within-subjects comparison. ResultsA Wilcoxon signed-rank test and paired t-test were calculated to compare the mean differences of the PPI between shape-capturing positions. Supine shape-capturing resulted in a statistically significant lower PPI compared to upright (z = 2.040, p < . 05) (t = −2.28, p < .05). ConclusionShape-capturing in the supine position provided greater pressure distribution as opposed to an upright position. Creating custom-contoured cushions molded in a supine position can reduce the risk of pressure injury to the patient.
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