Electrical stimulation in combating pressure ulcer for immobilize subjects: a conceptual framework

Azman, Amelia Wong and Fajingbesi, Fawwaz Eniola and Ahmad, Zuraida and Mohd Mustafah, Yasir and Olanrewaju, Rashidah Funke and Hamzaid, Nur Azah (2019) Electrical stimulation in combating pressure ulcer for immobilize subjects: a conceptual framework. In: International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, 26 - 27 Aug 2019, Penang Island.

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Abstract

. A paradigm shift in health system did intensify the need for research on wearable electronics. There are numerous reasons that could lead to skin ulcers. The most common are lesion due to constant pressure, incontinence control, excessive humidity and postural changes. Over the years, there have been numerous interventions ranging from specific skin treatment, introducing prevention programs as well as to mechanical intervention. On the rise in such clinical rehabilitation program is the use of electrical stimulation (ES) at a therapeutic level, wound care and muscle function restoration. This paper presents a concept development and implementation process of a new pressure ulcer intervention system which can be used for both chairbound and bedridden patients. The concept here is to integrate the use of electrical stimulation, interface pressure mapping and redistribution with antimicrobial protection not only to act as therapeutic but at the same time as a means of prevention of pressure ulcers by improving muscle tone and decreasing atrophy among immobilized subjects.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	4858/79608
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Anti-microbial protection Concept development Conceptual frameworks Constant pressures Electrical stimulations Implementation process Rehabilitation programs Therapeutic levels
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Amelia Wong Azman
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2020 09:49
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2020 11:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/79608

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