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- Title
Wheelchair cushions for spinal cord-injured individuals.
- Authors
Garber, S L
- Abstract
Pressure sore prevention is a major objective in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury. Wheelchair cushions are frequently prescribed to relieve pressure and reduce the risk of pressure sores in this population. In this study, 251 subjects with paraplegia and quadriplegia were evaluated to decide which wheelchair cushions were suitable. Criteria for the comparative evaluation of cushions included not only magnitude and distribution of pressure but also factors such as wheelchair compatibility, ease of transfer, activities, and independence. Although the Roho cushion was prescribed most frequently, it was not recommended for all subjects. This study provides additional evidence that no single cushion is optimal for all people with spinal cord injury. Rather, objective measurements and clinical judgments are essential elements of a complete evaluation.
- Publication
The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1985, Vol 39, Issue 11, p722
- ISSN
0272-9490
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.5014/ajot.39.11.722