Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology · 2023
Reducing pressure with the goal of improving outcomes: a retrospective chart review of cushion evaluations and recommendations at one seating clinic.
СтатьяНазвание и аннотация: Перевод в очереди
Обработка статьи · этапы, ошибки и управление
Загрузка состояния…
Ошибки и ограничения
История · было → стало
Состояние обновляется каждые 5 секунд, пока блок открыт. Процент показывается только там, где известен объём работы. Пауза останавливает продолжение этапа; текущий запрос к источнику может завершиться.
Sonenblum Sharon Eve, McDonald Amanda, Maurer Christine L, Bass Amber, Watson Marigny, Zellner Haley
Аннотация
PURPOSE: To describe the current seating recommendations made by a seating clinic for wheelchair users who presented with a Pressure Injury (PrI) or history of PrI.
METHODS: Retrospective review of electronic medical records of 133 adults who used a wheelchair as their primary means of mobility who had a cushion evaluation during which interface pressure mapping data was documented.
RESULTS: Clinicians adjusted 71% of participants' wheelchair cushions, including 49% who received a new cushion, and 37% of participants' wheelchairs. The most common adjustments besides receiving a new cushion were: addition of an underlay, adjusting the inflation of a cushion, and adjustments to the foot or back support of the wheelchair. Forty-five participants only received adjustments (i.e. no new cushion), while 23 participants only received education and feedback rather than equipment modifications. Those 23 participants had significantly lower Peak Pressure Index (PPI) than those who received equipment modifications (mean [95% CI] 76.7 [59.1, 94.3] versus 111.6 [102.1, 121.2] respectively, p = 0.001). The PPI was reduced by an average of 22.5 mmHg from the initial to final seating system amongst those who received modifications ([13.9-31.0], p<.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The seating clinicians considered interface pressure mapping in their decision-making and effectively reduced interface pressures with their interventions. Cushion replacement is important when someone presents with a PrI. However, adjusting an existing wheelchair cushion and/or seating system provides important additions and alternatives to consider for reducing interface pressure. There is also a role for education about proper use of equipment, weight shifts, and alternate seating surfaces.
METHODS: Retrospective review of electronic medical records of 133 adults who used a wheelchair as their primary means of mobility who had a cushion evaluation during which interface pressure mapping data was documented.
RESULTS: Clinicians adjusted 71% of participants' wheelchair cushions, including 49% who received a new cushion, and 37% of participants' wheelchairs. The most common adjustments besides receiving a new cushion were: addition of an underlay, adjusting the inflation of a cushion, and adjustments to the foot or back support of the wheelchair. Forty-five participants only received adjustments (i.e. no new cushion), while 23 participants only received education and feedback rather than equipment modifications. Those 23 participants had significantly lower Peak Pressure Index (PPI) than those who received equipment modifications (mean [95% CI] 76.7 [59.1, 94.3] versus 111.6 [102.1, 121.2] respectively, p = 0.001). The PPI was reduced by an average of 22.5 mmHg from the initial to final seating system amongst those who received modifications ([13.9-31.0], p<.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The seating clinicians considered interface pressure mapping in their decision-making and effectively reduced interface pressures with their interventions. Cushion replacement is important when someone presents with a PrI. However, adjusting an existing wheelchair cushion and/or seating system provides important additions and alternatives to consider for reducing interface pressure. There is also a role for education about proper use of equipment, weight shifts, and alternate seating surfaces.