Development of the Wheelchair In-Seat Activity Tracker (WiSAT)

Abstract

Pressure ulcers remain a critical problem for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), with negative consequences on nearly every aspect of their lives. Research and clinical experience suggests that weight shifts are an important part of promoting tissue health. This project seeks to design a commercially-viable system to inform wheelchair users about their weight-shifting activity as a means to promote healthy behaviors and prevent pressure ulcers. Termed the WiSAT (Wheelchair In-seat Activity Tracker), it will have impact on wheelchair users, their clinicians and researchers. Such a product can empower wheelchair users with knowledge about their behaviors associated with pressure ulcer prevention.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1151214

Entities

People

  • Stephen Sprigle

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech Research Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptability
  • Algorithms
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Clinical Trials
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Corporations
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Feedback
  • Health Services
  • Instructions
  • Mobile Application Software
  • Mobile Phones
  • Mobile Software
  • Project Management
  • Skin Diseases
  • Spinal Cord
  • Standards
  • Training

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