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C. J. Snijders
13 records found
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Both with respect to the aspect of pressure sores and of comfort, the inclination of backrest and seat are, amongst other factors, important design criteria. In this study the combination of seal and backrest inclination which reduces shear forces on the seat in passive seating f
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Introduction. The aim of the study was to compare a new anti-decubitus mattress with other low-cost mattresses. Methods. Interface pressure measurements were made in supine and in sitting position. Results. The new mattress has significant lower interface pressures than other low
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Summary. Since the early studies on decubitus many authors expect significant influence of shear on decubitus risk. In the study described here skin oxygen tension at the sacrum was measured with combined pressure and shear stress on a young healthy population (mean age 25‐5 yea
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A new low-cost anti-decubitus mattress for home care
Requirements and development
An anti-decubitus mattress is introduced. Primary requirements were low costs, low pressure and shear in lying and sitting, favourable heat and humidity exchange and adaptation to body weight. The different media a mattress may consist of, are described. After analysis of physica
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The risk of pressure sores is a common problem to wheelchair users. A great variety of wheelchair cushions are produced to reduce this risk. To evaluate wheelchair cushions in most studies the pressure under the ischial tuberosities is measured in a static situation with the subj
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By means of continuous recording of the positions of the trunk and head, an investigation was carried out to examine the effect of the Erasmus office-desk - a desk with a 10° inclination - on sitting posture whilst reading and writing, sitting in an adjustable chair at an adjusta
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