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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPressure Ulcer Prevention: Optimizing a Temporally Redistributing Support InterfaceJoshua M. Peterson, Colleen P. Healey, G. Jacobus Visser et al.One of the most common complications from long-term wheelchair use or bed rest is pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers have significant morbidity and are associated with high mortality. Prolonged sitting can cause high pressures in the skin and subcutaneous tissue which can lead to local ischemia and breakdown of skin. Rapid relief of pressure prevents ulcer formation. One prevention strategy is … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 22 Dec 2016 · 7,897 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Waiting Space Environment: Perception by DesignFuziah Ibrahim, Wan Mariah Wan Harun, Muna Hanim Abdul SamadProblem statement: The waiting space is the first point of perception and reality that users would encounter when they visit any health institution. The users’ experience in the waiting area is very crucial in determining their preference. The study explored the physical environment of the waiting area which affects the people’s anxiety and perception. The physical environment which links with … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,218 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProgrammable System on Chip Distributed Communication and Control Approach for Human Adaptive Mechanical SystemAhmad ‘Athif Mohd Faudzi, Koichi SuzumoriProblem statement: Communication and control are two main components in any Mechatronics system. They can be designed either by centralized or decentralized approach. Both approaches can be chosen based on application designed and specific requirements of the designer. In this study, decentralized or normally called distributed approach was selected to solved communication and control of a human adaptive mechanical system … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2010 · 6,733 accessesView PDF Cite