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In-seat activity of wheelchair users measured over multiple epochs dataset
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-01-18)
Pressure ulcers, by definition, are caused by external forces on the tissues, often in the regions of bony prominences. Wheelchair users are at risk to develop sitting-acquired pressure ulcers, which occur in the regions ...
Friction characteristics of preventative wound dressings under clinically‐relevant conditions dataset
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-12-15)
Wound dressings can be used prophylactically or during actual treatment. Preventative dressings have become a standard of care to prevent pressure ulcers in patients
while in bed. While the mechanism of the preventative ...
The When of user engagement
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006)
One of the most important components in the design of new products is the inclusion of input from the end users and a large body of literature exists that describes how to identify and engage relevant stakeholders. Many ...
Assessment of the ISO Impact Damping Test
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012)
The
ISO
impact
damping
test
characterizes
wheelchair
cushion
abilities to
reduce
impact
loading
on
issues
and
to
help
maintain
postural
stability,
reporting
the
number
of
rebounds
greater
than
...
Wheelchair Cushion Degradation During Everyday Use
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009)
Portable Gage for Pressure Ulcer Detection
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006)
A hand held instrument has been developed and tested that can detect subtle changes in the skin properties by measuring its biomechanical response.The portable and handheld design makes it suitable for the detection of ...
Anatomical Model Propulsion System (AMPS): Measuring Manual Wheelchair Efficiency
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009)
The goal of this project was to produce a test device and
methodology capable of measuring the mechanical
efficiency of manual wheelchairs. The result would
provide an objective measure of wheelchair performance
that ...
Anatomical Model Propulsion System: Measuring Manual Wheelchair Efficiency
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010)
The goal of this project was to produce a test device and
methodology capable of measuring the mechanical efficiency
of manual wheelchairs. The result would provide an objective
measure of wheelchair performance that ...
Development of Handheld Erythema and Bruise Detectors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007)
Outcomes of an Expert vs. Usual Care Intervention for Manual Wheelchairs
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008)