Sex-specific variations in body pressure distribution across different sleep surfaces and positions.

IF 2 3区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Ergonomics Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI:10.1080/00140139.2025.2503965

Parian Mohamadi, Dimitri Theurot, Stéphane Hallé, Ludwig Vinches

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of sex on body pressure distribution in supine, prone, and side sleeping positions on three surfaces: a pressure mattress, a sleeping mattress, and a combination of a sleeping bag and a sleeping mattress. Twenty participants (10 males and 10 females) were evaluated using a pressure-sensing system to measure pressure on key body regions depending on the sleep position. The results show that using a sleeping mat alone or combined with a sleeping bag significantly reduced body pressure in all positions. Males exerted higher pressure on the head, shoulders, and torso, while females showed a more even pressure distribution across these regions. Significant interactions were observed between body regions, sex, and surface type, emphasising the importance of considering anatomical differences when designing sleep systems. These findings have practical implications for improving comfort and reducing pressure-related injuries, especially in hospitals and outdoors.

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不同睡眠体位的体表压力分布的性别差异。

这项研究考察了性别对仰卧、俯卧和侧卧三种睡姿的身体压力分布的影响：压力床垫、睡眠床垫和睡袋和睡眠床垫的组合。20名参与者（10名男性和10名女性）使用压力传感系统进行评估，以测量根据睡眠姿势对身体关键部位的压力。结果表明，单独使用睡垫或与睡袋结合使用可显著降低所有体位的身体压力。男性对头部、肩部和躯干施加的压力较大，而女性在这些区域的压力分布更为均匀。在身体区域、性别和体表类型之间观察到显著的相互作用，强调了在设计睡眠系统时考虑解剖差异的重要性。这些发现对改善舒适度和减少压力相关伤害具有实际意义，特别是在医院和户外。

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来源期刊

Ergonomics 工程技术-工程：工业

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

12.50%

发文量

147

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives. The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people. All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.