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Factors affecting seating prescription : a qualitative evaluation of Watercell® technology in complex static chairs

Bartley, CA; Stephens, M

Authors

CA Bartley



Abstract

This paper will highlight important factors practitioners should consider when prescribing seating for people who sit for extended periods of time (comfort, pressure redistribution, aesthetics, function, posture, occupation, support and end user collaboration). These factors are based upon a mixed methods study that evaluated the pressure redistributing effects of WaterCell® technology in specialist seating. Average and peak pressures were then compared to self-reported discomfort scores, physiological observations, and semi structured interviews of twelve participants (five male, seven female).

Citation

Bartley, C., & Stephens, M. Factors affecting seating prescription : a qualitative evaluation of Watercell® technology in complex static chairs. Presented at ISS 2017 - 33rd International Seating Symposium, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Centre, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Presentation Conference Type Other
Conference Name ISS 2017 - 33rd International Seating Symposium
Conference Location Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Centre, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
End Date Mar 4, 2017
Publication Date Mar 2, 2017
Deposit Date May 23, 2017
Publisher URL https://www.seatingsymposium.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ISS_2017.pdf
Related Public URLs http://www.iss.pitt.edu/ISS2017/ISS2017about.html
Additional Information Event Type : Conference
Funders : CareFlex
Projects : Evaluation of Watercell Technology