An eHealth System for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Based on Accelerometer and Pressure Data
Joint Authors
Hayn, Dieter
Falgenhauer, Markus
Morak, Jürgen
Wipfler, Karin
Willner, Viktoria
Liebhart, Walter
Schreier, Günter
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pressure ulcers are a common skin disease which is associated with pain, reduced autonomy, social isolation, and reduced quality of life.
There are several systems for monitoring of pressure ulcer-related risk factors on the market, but up to now no satisfactory solution is available, especially for people with medium pressure ulcer risk.
We present a novel pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention system, which combines the advantages of accelerometer and pressure sensors for monitoring pressure ulcer risk factors.
Sensors are used for detection of repositionings of the person lying on the mattress.
Sensor data are sent to a tablet where they are analysed and presented graphically.
The system was evaluated in a long-term test at the homes of people of the target group.
Results indicate that the system is able to detect movements of persons while lying in bed.
Weak correlation in between mobility and Braden pressure ulcer risk was found (correlation factor = 0.31).
From our data, long-term trends could be visualized as well as 24 h mobility profiles.
Such graphical illustrations might be helpful for caregivers in order to optimize care of people with medium to high pressure ulcer risk.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hayn, Dieter& Falgenhauer, Markus& Morak, Jürgen& Wipfler, Karin& Willner, Viktoria& Liebhart, Walter…[et al.]. 2015. An eHealth System for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Based on Accelerometer and Pressure Data. Journal of Sensors،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070057
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hayn, Dieter…[et al.]. An eHealth System for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Based on Accelerometer and Pressure Data. Journal of Sensors No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070057
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hayn, Dieter& Falgenhauer, Markus& Morak, Jürgen& Wipfler, Karin& Willner, Viktoria& Liebhart, Walter…[et al.]. An eHealth System for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Based on Accelerometer and Pressure Data. Journal of Sensors. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1070057
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1070057