BS PD ISO/TR 16840-9:2015

BS PD ISO/TR 16840-9:2015 has been produced to guide users in the performance of the tasks that are directlyinvolved in the clinical use of interface pressure mapping (IPM) or are synergistic with its use in acomprehensive wheelchair seating evaluation.This Technical Report does not cover other aspects of the clinical assessment process (e.g. taking amedical history), nor the prescription or treatment process which might arise from an assessment. Theseguidelines are not meant to be a substitute for clinical reasoning and judgement within the context of acomplete assessment.This Technical Report refers to the state of the art of IPM experiences in a seating scenario. Most of theprinciples covered can be extrapolated to whole body (in bed) or to foot assessments, for example.Cross References:ISO 7176-5ISO 7176-26