Measure It: Proper Wheelchair Fit Is Key to Ensuring Function while Protecting Skin Integrity.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q3 DERMATOLOGY

Advances in Skin & Wound Care Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI:10.1097/ASW.0000000000000001

Stephen Sprigle

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Abstract

General purpose: To review the biomechanics of posture, appropriate means to configure a wheelchair to permit proper postural support, and common problems arising from improper wheelchair fit.

Target audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.

Learning objectives/outcomes: After participating in this educational activity, the participant will:1. Synthesize the concepts influencing proper wheelchair fit.2. Identify the biomechanics of posture as they apply to wheelchair fit.3. Summarize the appropriate assessment guidelines for determining and preparing to adjust wheelchair fit.

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测量:适当的轮椅适合是保证功能的关键，同时保护皮肤的完整性。

一般目的:回顾姿势的生物力学，适当的方法来配置轮椅以允许适当的姿势支持，以及由轮椅不合适引起的常见问题。目标受众:此继续教育活动适用于对皮肤和伤口护理感兴趣的医生、医师助理、执业护士和护士。学习目标/成果:参与本次教育活动后，参与者将:综合影响轮椅适宜性的概念。确定姿势的生物力学，因为他们适用于轮椅。总结确定和准备调整轮椅适合度的适当评估指南。

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来源期刊

Advances in Skin & Wound Care DERMATOLOGY-NURSING

CiteScore

2.50

自引率

12.50%

发文量

271

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： A peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal, Advances in Skin & Wound Care is highly regarded for its unique balance of cutting-edge original research and practical clinical management articles on wounds and other problems of skin integrity. Each issue features CME/CE for physicians and nurses, the first journal in the field to regularly offer continuing education for both disciplines.