Design of custom pressure relief seat cushions in Rehabilitation Engineering (with Queensland Health, Rehabilitation Engineering, Brisbane; several projects)
Title of Project
Design of custom pressure relief seat cushions in Rehabilitation Engineering (with Queensland Health, Rehabilitation Engineering, Brisbane; several projects)
Advisor/s
Dr Gunther Paul
College or Research Centre
College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Science; Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine
Summary of Project
Specialised wheelchair seating contributes to improved outcomes for people using wheelchairs in several key areas including reduction in hip subluxation and the development of fewer pressure sores. As the service has developed, the acuity and complexity of the clients referred has increased. For some client groups the performance of the support devices has not been as expected. People with complex needs who use wheelchairs can be sitting in their seating systems in one location for long periods at a time. Limited data is available about the performance of material.
Key Words
Rehabilitation; Universal Design; Medical Device
Would suit an applicant who
Will suit applicant who: has biomedical, engineering or human factors background; seeks honours or postgraduate project (Masters, PhD)
Updated: 2 years ago
