Matrix Case Study
Sunny Acres, Chelmsford, MA
Treating Clinician: Amber Prudhomme, MS, OTR/L
Patient: Male, 83 yo, Resident with Optum Coverage
Primary Diagnosis: F06.8 Other specified mental disorders due to known physiological condition
Secondary Diagnoses: M41.9 Scoliosis, M48.08 Spinal stenosis
Existing Wheelchair Seating: Pt came to our facility in April 2015 to be a LTC resident. Patient had own standard wheelchair and standard general use (foam) wheelchair cushion.
Positioning /Clinical Issues: The pt developed an excoriated area on his right gluteal area from shearing. Pt reported 3-4/10 discomfort on buttocks.
PostureWorks Intervention: A Matrix Medium Profile Cushion from The PostureWorks and an air mattress were prescribed.
Outcome: The area cleared very quickly (within 3 weeks) with the above interventions. Pt reported 0/10 pain on buttocks once excoriated area was healed.
Feedback from Therapist: I would say the combination of an air mattress and Matrix Medium Profile Cushion were very effective in healing our pt’s excoriated buttocks thus improving his quality of life.