An eHealth System for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Based on Accelerometer and Pressure Data

Pressure ulcers are a common skin disease which is associated with pain, reduced autonomy, social isolation, and reduced quality of life. There are several systems for monitoring of pressure ulcer-related risk factors on the market, but up to now no satisfactory solution is available, especially for...

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Main Authors: Dieter Hayn, Markus Falgenhauer, Jürgen Morak, Karin Wipfler, Viktoria Willner, Walter Liebhart, Günter Schreier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Sensors
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/106537