International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Seth A Hutchinson
Tanzania
Research Article
Development of a Scalable Monitoring System for Wheelchair Tilt-in-Space Usage
Author(s): Tim D Yang, Seth A Hutchinson, Laura A Rice, Kenneth L Watkin and Yih-Kuen JanTim D Yang, Seth A Hutchinson, Laura A Rice, Kenneth L Watkin and Yih-Kuen Jan
Despite advances in rehabilitation research and assistive technology, pressure ulcer rates remain high among people affected by spinal cord injury. The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America recommends using power seat functions, such as tilt-in-space (tilt), to reduce seating interface pressure and restore blood flow to ischemic tissues. However, recent studies suggest that pressure-relieving tilts are not being adequately used in daily life. Additional data collection is needed to better understand tilt trends in daily life, but the conventional data logging procedures that involve the physical initialization, retrieval, and management of the data loggers may not be practical in a large-scale setting. Thus, we developed a longitudinal monitoring framework with a focus on scalability through connectivity and affordability. Connec.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000129