| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L86708/01 |
| Title: |
JREI:TECHNICAL GUIDELINES USE PRESSURE MAPPING SYSTEMS TO EVALUATE SUPPORT SURFACES PREVENTION PRESSURE ULCE |
| Principal Investigator: |
Ferguson-Pell, Professor M |
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Institute of Orthopaedics |
| Organisation: |
UCL |
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JREI |
| Starts: |
21 April 1998 |
Ends: |
20 April 2000 |
Value (£): |
23,359
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Advances in lithography, the production of semi-conductive inks, and fast desktop computing have led the development of thin flexible pressure mapping systems with appliations ranging from automotive seating to the fitting of othopaedic footwear. These systems have acknowledged limitations in accuracy, but many clinicians recognise that they provide at least a semi-quantitative information to assist in fitting patients with wheelchair cushions, mattresses, footwear and prosthetic sockets. Engineers involved in the design, development and evaluation of improved seating also required feedback on the effectiveness of design improvemaents. Pressure mapping offers potentially important quantitative information to assist this process. At present there is little objective, practical information for users of these systems to guide their appropriate user and interpretation. Acquisition of the advanced pressure mapping system will allow the applicants to develop guidances for clinicians and reseachers planning to use them in a range of clinical application areas. Furthermore, once equipped with a clear understanding of their appropriate use, the CDRI team will undertake a range of projects to employ pressure mapping to advance clinical practice, and determine the efficacy of body support systems and surgical interventions.
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