Evaluation of Sensor Concepts for Optimized Decubitus Prophylaxis and Therapy: Proceedings of the eHealth2012

Decubitus is a skin disease caused by prolonged pressure exposure of single skin regions; it is a major problem in nursing and up to now no satisfying prevention systems exist. We prototypically implemented and tested the feasibility of several types of sensors in three different scenarios and conducted a survey in a group of specialists in the field. Results indicate that accelerometer based approaches may be useful, affordable and feasible for long-term home care applications, while sensor based on pressure mats should rather be used for short-term equipment optimization.