30 Veterans who are full-time wheelchair users will use personalized modular cushions for two weeks each. Personalized cushions will be created using a cushion fitting process the investigators have already developed and tested. Microenvironmental conditions will be monitored during use. A cost analysis will ensure the customized modular cushion applies value-driven principles. User satisfaction will be measured along with the effects on daily function, skin status and seated tissue health.
Veterans with mobility impairments requiring full time use of a power or manual wheelchair who are served through the LSCDVAMC Wheeled Mobility Clinic.
Pregnancy
Inability to remain seated in the wheelchair for more than 4 hours/day