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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.

Interventions & Quality Outcome Measures: Part IV, Wheelchair Positioning and ADLs
Interventions & Quality Outcome Measures: Part III, Wheelchair Positioning and Falls