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David M. Brienza
Researcher at University of Pittsburgh
Publications - 99
Citations - 2530
David M. Brienza is an academic researcher from University of Pittsburgh. The author has contributed to research in topics: Spinal cord injury & Wheelchair. The author has an hindex of 29, co-authored 97 publications receiving 2254 citations. Previous affiliations of David M. Brienza include Veterans Health Administration & Carnegie Mellon University.
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The relationship between pressure ulcer incidence and buttock-seat cushion interface pressure in at-risk elderly wheelchair users.
TL;DR: Higher interface pressure measurements are associated with a higher incidence of sitting-acquired pressure ulcers for high-risk elderly people who use wheelchairs, as indicated by secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial.
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Are all pressure ulcers the result of deep tissue injury? A review of the literature.
TL;DR: Based on observations, pressure ulcers are believed to be the result of deep tissue damage, implying that prevention and treatment of superficial lesions need not necessarily conform to pressure ulcer management that makes eliminating pressure the highest priority.
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A randomized control trial to evaluate pressure-reducing seat cushions for elderly wheelchair users.
TL;DR: A definitive randomized control multicenter cushion trial is feasible with a sample size of 50 to 100 per study group and the definition of sitting-acquired pressure ulcers should be limited to lesions occurring over the ischial tuberosities.
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A Randomized Clinical Trial on Preventing Pressure Ulcers with Wheelchair Seat Cushions
David M. Brienza,Sheryl F. Kelsey,Patricia Karg,Anna Allegretti,Marian B. Olson,Mark R. Schmeler,Jeanne M. Zanca,Mary Jo Geyer,Marybeth Kusturiss,Margo B. Holm +9 more
TL;DR: To determine the efficacy of skin protection wheelchair seat cushions in preventing pressure ulcers in the elderly nursing home population, a large number of patients with dementia and learning difficulties are surveyed.
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Using wavelet analysis to characterize the thermoregulatory mechanisms of sacral skin blood flow
TL;DR: Wavelet analysis successfully characterized thermoregulatory control mechanisms by revealing the contributions of the physiological rhythms embedded in the blood flow signal.