Assist Technol., 2022 · DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2020.1862938 · Published: July 4, 2022
This study uses a mobile app called AW-Shift© to help wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries prevent pressure injuries. The app provides a live pressure map and reminders to shift weight, and the study visualizes how users interact with these features. The visualizations help understand when and how often users engage with the app's features, such as checking the pressure map or responding to weight shift reminders.
Tailor mHealth interventions to individual needs and preferences, considering factors like technology aptitude, health literacy, and cognitive function.
Improve hardware design to prevent disconnections and develop a closed-loop system for automatic weight shift detection.
Use visualizations in clinical practice to provide clinicians with a concise overview of patient adherence to weight shift routines.