Technologies to Increase In-Seat Movement to Prevent Sitting Acquired Pressure Injuries in Wheelchair Users

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this aim of the project is to assess the effectiveness of two seating pressure systems for changing the movement behavior of wheelchair users who are at risk for pressure injuries.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 years of age or older

- Be able to come to Mayo Clinic, UMN, or Georgia Tech campuses for study visits OR
participate in virtual video study visits

- Use a wheelchair for their primary form of mobility

- Use a skin protection and positioning wheelchair cushion

- Be able to perform weight shifts independently without assistance of another person (by moving themselves or using of power tilt)

- Own and are able to operate a smartphone with Apple or Android operating system

- Are willing to download and use the mobile apps on their phone

Exclusion Criteria:

- Are scheduled for flap surgery

- There is an active stage 3, 4, or unstageable pressure injury as defined by the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel definitions anywhere on their sitting surface at time of enrollment

- Use of a custom molded wheelchair cushion or alternating air cushion

- Have/use the recline function on their power wheelchair

- Have/use the standing function on manual or power wheelchair

- Have a prescribed or limited sitting time of less than 5 hours per day

- Live in a long-term care facility or group home and require 24 hours/day assistance

- Have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Susan Hallbeck, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Sarah Gifford CCRP

(507) 422-5848

Gifford.Sarah@mayo.edu

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