2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2018.06.001
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Microclimate evaluation of strap-based wheelchair seating systems for persons with spinal cord injury: A pilot study

Abstract: Study purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess microclimate characteristics of two versions of a strap-based wheelchair seating system (perforated and solid straps) and to conduct preliminary microclimate comparisons of subjects’ current wheelchair seating systems. Materials and methods: In this pilot study, the microclimate properties of two variations (solid and perforated) of a strap-based seating system were compared with two commonly used seating systems. Six subjects sat on three differen… Show more

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“…Although several disparate cushion materials have been compared in terms of rate of temperature increase and cooling speed after prolonged sitting [ 10 , 15 , 29 , 30 , 39 ], it is challenging to give a consistent conclusion on which is the ideal choice for seat products. This indicates that it is critical to take thermal properties of different materials into consideration when manufacturing cushions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Although several disparate cushion materials have been compared in terms of rate of temperature increase and cooling speed after prolonged sitting [ 10 , 15 , 29 , 30 , 39 ], it is challenging to give a consistent conclusion on which is the ideal choice for seat products. This indicates that it is critical to take thermal properties of different materials into consideration when manufacturing cushions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This indicates that it is critical to take thermal properties of different materials into consideration when manufacturing cushions. Furthermore, thermal outcomes at the contact surface can be influenced by several components including configuration (e.g., foam-fluid hybrid) [ 31 ], ventilation (e.g., strap-based) [ 10 ] and structure (e.g., honeycomb-structured) [ 30 ]. Consequently, it is crucial to study thermal management capacities of different cushions, especially for prolonged sitting usages (e.g., wheelchair cushion).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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