Introduction
When prescribing a riser recliner or specialist seating system, it is important to consider the service user’s pressure ulcer prevention and management needs. Many factors contribute to the risk of pressure ulcers developing for example: bony prominences, immobility, poor skin integrity, continence issues, poor diet, poor circulation and many more.
Specialist fabrics and pressure cushions can contribute to pressure care and assist in prevention, and in some cases management of pressure ulcers.