Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys
Pressure ulcers (decubiti) are one of the most frequent side effects in the palliative care setting. Terminally ill and dying people have multiple comorbidities resulting in a high risk to develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions are caused by pressure, friction and shearing forces in combination...
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| author | Gallinger Simon Jankowski Natalie Bister Milena Korge Sandra Trachterna Astrid Hildebrand Stefan Oruc Tamer Niewöhner Jörg Heitman Urte Downes Robert Kraft Marc |
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| description | Pressure ulcers (decubiti) are one of the most frequent side effects in the palliative care setting. Terminally ill and dying people have multiple comorbidities resulting in a high risk to develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions are caused by pressure, friction and shearing forces in combination with several risk factors (e.g. moisture, tissue condition). People of all ages with reduced activity can suffer from decubitus ulcers. In palliative care, the treatment of symptoms to ensure the highest possible quality of life is of primary importance. Ethical controversies and difficult decision-making often lead to uncertainties and burdens for caregivers, patients and relatives. In the DekuProSys project, a decubitus prophylaxis system for inpatient and outpatient palliative care of people of all ages is being developed. The system will assist caregivers in patient care in multiple ways. It will capture and report risk factors for decubitus, assist at decision making and documentation. Furthermore, it will provide care information and instruction if needed. Aiming for an innovative and useful solution, the project follows a user-centered and interdisciplinary approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-896155c26fd640fd85b9da553d496b1a2022-12-22T03:28:06ZengDe GruyterCurrent Directions in Biomedical Engineering2364-55042019-09-015127727910.1515/cdbme-2019-0070cdbme-2019-0070Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSysGallinger Simon0Jankowski Natalie1Bister Milena2Korge Sandra3Trachterna Astrid4Hildebrand StefanOruc TamerNiewöhner JörgHeitman UrteDownes RobertKraft MarcTechnische Universität Berlin, Dovestr. 6,Berlin, GermanyTechnische Universität Berlin, Dovestr. 6,Berlin, GermanyHumboldt University,Berlin, GermanyBjörn Schulz Stiftung,Berlin, GermanyGETEMED Medizin- und Informationstechnik AG,Teltow, GermanyPressure ulcers (decubiti) are one of the most frequent side effects in the palliative care setting. Terminally ill and dying people have multiple comorbidities resulting in a high risk to develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions are caused by pressure, friction and shearing forces in combination with several risk factors (e.g. moisture, tissue condition). People of all ages with reduced activity can suffer from decubitus ulcers. In palliative care, the treatment of symptoms to ensure the highest possible quality of life is of primary importance. Ethical controversies and difficult decision-making often lead to uncertainties and burdens for caregivers, patients and relatives. In the DekuProSys project, a decubitus prophylaxis system for inpatient and outpatient palliative care of people of all ages is being developed. The system will assist caregivers in patient care in multiple ways. It will capture and report risk factors for decubitus, assist at decision making and documentation. Furthermore, it will provide care information and instruction if needed. Aiming for an innovative and useful solution, the project follows a user-centered and interdisciplinary approach.https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2019-0070pressure ulcerspalliative caredecubitsmonitoring |
| spellingShingle | Gallinger Simon Jankowski Natalie Bister Milena Korge Sandra Trachterna Astrid Hildebrand Stefan Oruc Tamer Niewöhner Jörg Heitman Urte Downes Robert Kraft Marc Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering pressure ulcers palliative care decubits monitoring |
| title | Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys |
| title_full | Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys |
| title_fullStr | Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys |
| title_short | Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys |
| title_sort | development of a modular decubitus prophylaxis system dekuprosys |
| topic | pressure ulcers palliative care decubits monitoring |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2019-0070 |
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