Week 2: Deliverable 3 (9/18/2017 - 9/24/2017)

The following task were able to be accomplished this week:

• Deliverable 3

The team gathered on Thursday to work on completing the deliverable 3 task for this week

• Brainstorming

The team got together on Tuesday to work on brainstorming concepts to aid circulation while sitting

• Meeting with wheelchair user

On Friday, the team met with a wheelchair user to get feedback and ideas on the pressure ulcer prevention device

1. Cushion he used lasted for three years
2. If we plan on creating a compress and decompress type device, we must keep in mind not to fully decompress the cushion to avoid contact from the patient to the hard surface of the wheelchair.
3. Powered wheelchair seems inconvenient since there is a significant difference to lightweight wheelchair which allows the user more mobility
4. Some spring system added to the wheelchair may reduce the risk of injury caused by the bumpiness
5. Back of wheelchair may also need special cushion instead of regular cushion with just foam material
6. Armrest could increase surface area. Could be a lightweight component that can easily be added or removed to the wheelchair.

• Research

The team did research on the ratio and comparison of manual and powered wheelchairs used, and it was found that in stroke patients, At discharge, 40 people (40%) were using manual wheelchairs, 1 person (1%) was using a powered wheelchair, and 59 (59%) were not using a wheelchair.