Wheelchair Seat Cushion Guide

摘要

The Guide includes extensive information about wheelchair cushions from choosingthe correct size cushion to skin breakdown and other seating issues. Of particular use might be the patient evaluation checklist and seat cushion selection algorithm. Information is included on ABLEDATA, a national database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Finally, there is detailed information included about each of 20 seat cushions the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected for standardization as well as cost comparison data related to what VA medical centers have spent on cushions in recent years.