The effect of wheelchair cushion properties on the microclimate at the cushion-user interface: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lisa CouzensBenjamin PetersonEv InnesChristopher J StevensPublished in: Australian occupational therapy journal (2024)
It is clear that not one cushion is ideal in managing all aspects of microclimate, as foam-gel cushions were the superior cushion to manage temperature and foam cushions were the superior cushion to manage moisture. This article provides occupational therapists and other health professionals with evidence-based information to assist with wheelchair cushion prescription that minimises the temperature and moisture accumulation, and associated risk of pressure injury for wheelchair users.