Utilization and user satisfaction with alternating pressure air cushions: a pilot study of at-risk individuals with spinal cord injury

Abstract

Users with SCI were satisfied with the overall performance of the APAC tested after repeated periods of use. The majority of user's were very satisfied with APAC comfort overall. Implications for Rehabilitation Abandonment of AT may be reduced if user satisfaction is evaluated. The QUEST 2.0b is a useful and valid measure of user satisfaction with alternating pressure air cushions. In the current study cohort, users with SCI were satisfied with the performance and comfort of the APAC tested after repeated periods of use.

The Prepared Mind

“…Some evaluated new technology in pressure-reducing devices and telemedicine as a means of assessing tissue and skin status (Rintala et al, 2004). Among the studies were the following: (Wu, Garber, & Bogie, 2015). Over time, my research activities took me beyond the realm of pressure ulcers, yet pressure ulcers continued to dominate my professional life.…”

“…Some of these efforts resulted in publications in professional journals or were presented at state or national meetings Garber & Dyerly, 1991;McKenzie & Garber, 1997). Residents in departments of physical medicine and rehabilitation conducted research in which occupational therapists participated (Wang et al, 2005;Wu et al, 2015). An elective fieldwork experience in research was also created.…”