Influence of Wheelchair Cushions Fabricated by Therapists on Stability, Comfort, and Functionality

• 作者: Kazuho Nagao Kentaro Higashi Nishikawa Chihoko Seigo Koura Takeshi Oshikawa
• 来源期刊: 康复医学(英文)
• 学科: 文学
• 关键词: WHEELCHAIR SITTING STABILITY CUSHION COMFORT FUNCTIONALITY
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（1）
• 页码范围: 1-11
• 页数: 11页
• 分类号: H31

摘要

“Ease of comfort” and “functionality” are important factors that have been cited to improve wheelchair seating. The ability to maintain balance and posture while seated in a wheelchair improves stability, comfort, and functionality and is a prerequisite for daily activities. In this study, the authors used a sitting position measuring device to scientifically verify differences in sitting posture, comfort, and functionality depending on the presence or absence of cushions and the type of cushion in elderly individuals who used wheelchairs. Results suggested that a cushion fabricated by a therapist was more useful than a commercially available air cushion. While a commercially available air cushion was the most suitable, the therapist’s self-made cushion could be expected to demonstrate the same or better applicability than an air cushion.