Publications
Optimization of Spatial and Temporal Configuration of a Pressure Sensing Array to Predict Posture and Mobility in Lying
Silvia Caggiari, Liudi Jiang, Davide Filingeri and Peter Worsley.
Commercial pressure monitoring systems have been used successfully in community and hospital healthcare settings to evaluate movement patterns over prolonged periods. However, these systems typically consist of high-resolution sensing arrays. This results in large volumes of data which may not be needed. This study evaluates the optimal number of sensors and acquisition frequency that accurately predicts posture and mobility during lying, revealing that accurate detection of posture and mobility events can be achieved with a relatively low number of sensors and sampling frequency.
Characterising mobility and pressure exposure in community dwelling residents with pressure ulcers using monitoring technology and intelligent algorithm
Silvia Caggiari, Nicci Aylward-Wotton, Bridie Kent and Peter Worsley
People with reduced mobilty in the community are at risk of exposure to prolonged lying and sitting postures, which may cause pressure ulcers. This study combines continuous pressure monitoring technology and intelligent algorithms to evaluate posture, mobility, and pressure profiles in a cohort of community dwelling patients, who had acquired pressure ulcers.
Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Pressure Monitoring Systems
Silvia Caggiari, Liudi Jiang, Peter Worsley
Commercial pressure sensing arrays are used in a variety of settings to evaluate pressure distribution. In a healthcare setting, the ability to monitor and visualise pressure distribution helps to aid mattress or cushion selection by assessing the ability to redistribute the pressure over areas at risk of developing pressure sores. These technologies vary in configurations and measurement principles, with manufacturers supplying calibration and specifications. This study evaluated the performance of six commercial pressure sensing
arrays, which differed in sensor type, configuration, and spatial resolution.
Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Pressure Monitoring Systems
Posture, mobility and pressure signatures of community dwelling individuals with pressure ulcers: stratifying exposure to support personalised care
Silvia Caggiari, Peter Worsley, Nicci Aylward-Wotton
People living in the community, particularly those with mobility impairments, can spend prolonged periods of time in bed or chair. This can result in local tissue damage in the form of pressure ulcers (PUs). This study aimed to evaluate posture, mobility and pressure profiles in community residents with PUs.