SUYASH MALOO AHANA DAS
RESEACH PROJECT ON:
Development of brief with vibration therapy to prevent pressure ulcers
among wheelchair ridden patients
Faculty Mentor: [Link] Banerjee
Industry Mentor: [Link] Maity ( Medical Officer, S.S Hospital)
OBJECTIVE:
To make the bottom wear (briefs) for both male and female , with vibrators
fitted in it, which vibrates at a particular interval of time. The vibrators are to
be made detachable to make the garment washable.
BACKGROUND :
People in wheelchairs are limited in their mobility, sensory perception, and
activity. These limitations can lead to increased temperature and moisture on
the areas that are in contact with the wheelchair surface. These risk factors
place wheelchair users at a higher risk for pressure injuries.
RESEARCH METHODOLGY
Primary and secondary
survey to establish the Final Garment Testing
problem
Development of Final
Pattern Development Prototype
Sourcing of raw
Development of 1st
materials, trims and
Prototype
accessories
PRIMARY SURVEY
Primarily the survey was conducted in IICP ( Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy )
The age group for the survey was between 15 years- 60 years. The total population of
wheelchair ridden patients in that institution
Data was collected through
interviews and questionnaires.
Since the target sample would
not be able to participate in the
interview directly because of
their mental and physical health
, their parents were called in ,
and after a presentation given
by us , on the topic of
discussion, the parents were
asked several questions
regarding their child’s
problem.
FINDINGS OF THE SURVEY
On which area/areas do you have the pressure sore/sores at the time of the
survey?
Total Number of pressure ulcers 62
Maximum no. of ulcers in buttocks 25
LITERATURE REVIEW
In one the studies made in Kanazawa Medical University, Taiwan it was found
that the patients were given vibrations (of frequency: 47 Hz; time: 10 seconds;
force 5 gm ,amplitude modulation cycle: 15 seconds) for 15 minutes 3 times a day
for up to 7 days to heal pressure ulcers. Other nursing treatments were the same
for both experimental and control group.
[Source: Journal on Advances in Skin and Wound care, July 2010]
Study carried out in Kanazawa Medical College, Taiwan
Study carried out by Junko Sugana, Midori Arashi and others
Tool used to heal ulcer (RelaWave; Matsuda Micronics Corp, Chiba, Japan)
Time period of the study 7 days
FINDINGS OF SURVEY
EXPERIMENTAL GROUP CONTROL GROUP
No. of patients 16 No. of patients 15
No. of ulcers at the 20 No. of ulcers at 21
beginning of the study the beginning of
the study
No. of ulcers healed 8 No. of ulcers 2
healed
% of healed ulcers 40% % of healed 9.5%
ulcers
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IDEA
Mechanical
Vibration
given
Time
duration of Comfortalbe
vibration can and easy to
be changed wear
with remote
THE
GARMENT
Battery life
more than 12 Easy
hours,
rechargable Washability
battery used
DESIGN OF THE BRIEF
LADIES BRIEF LADIES BRIEF GENTS BRIEF GENTS BRIEF
(BACK ) (FRONT) (BACK) (FRONT)
DESIGN OF THE BRIEF
10 Coin Vibrators with 9000
rpm each was attached to 2
pieces of velcro which in turn
were attached in the pockets
of the brief.
The assembled brief with the
remote which has options
for regulating the time of
vibrations as per the
requirement of the
patient.
TESTING OF THE GARMENT
Objective : To see the effectiveness of the
briefs designed. The result will be calculated on
the basis of visual assessment using the
standard Braden Scale.
Testing Procedure: 1. The Braden scale
score of the specimen sample will be noted in
the buttock area.
2. The brief will be worn by the specimen
sample for 7 days at a stretch for 12 hours.
[Link] Braden scale score would be noted again
and noted.
ABOUT THE SAMPLE:
The name of the specimen sample is Misty Kundu.
Her leg was amputated when she was 2 years.
Now she is 5 years old. She goes to school in
wheelchair, she is our sample for testing of the
garment. She will be asked to wear the garment
and Braden scale test will be done on her.
FINDING OF THE TEST
The Braden Scale score was 14 (moderate risk) The Braden Scale score was 15 (low risk) after
before wearing the brief. wearing the brief.
SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE PRODUCT
• The brief would prevent
the cause of pressure • Pressure • Patients would
sores. • It might be take time to
sore is a
• It will be cheaper than bulky to wear. common overcome the
the aids (vibrating • Testing of disease among usage
mattress, air cushions) such brief will bed ridden or traditional aids
available in the market. take a longer wheelchair which are
The garment is made period of time ridden available in the
in an “INDEGINEOUS patients. market.
WAY” Hence, this
• It will be a brief would sell
completely new good in the
product in the market market.
as no such vibrating
cushions , or briefs
the market. in
are available
TIMELINE OF THE PROJECT
PHASE DESCRIPTION OF WORK TIME SPAN
1. Surveying the doctors to understand the reasons, regions of 5th Jan – 20th Jan
pressure sores.
2. Surveying patients from various hospitals and disability 7th Jan – 12th Feb
centers for data collection.
3. Documentation of the survey 21st Jan- 12th Feb
4. 1st Prototype designing of the brief 15th Feb- 1st March
5. Studying the optimum range of frequency, amplitude and time 10th Feb- 21st Feb
of vibrations to be given.
6. Coding of the circuit 20th Feb- 12th March
7. Making of timer and attaching with the vibrators 20th Feb-12th March
8. 2nd Prototype designing of the brief 10th March- 2nd April
9. Incorporating the vibrators in the brief 2nd April- 20th April
10. Doing the necessary testing of the garment 12th June – 28th June
11. Preparation of the document 12th Jan – 25th July
REFERENCES
• [Link]
wjM&t=192s Hospitals, Schools, Garment factories, and
Electronic markets visited
• [Link]
535/pdf/[Link] • Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy,
Kolkata
• [Link] • National Institute of Locomotor
square-statistic-in-research/ Disabilities
• Research Methodology by CV Kothari • Peerless Hospital
• SSKM
• [Link]
.com/probability-and-statistics/z-score/ • Apollo Clinic.
• Kothari Hosieries
• R.D Knit Fab
• Haque Electronics
THANK YOU !
