As the situation continues to develop regarding coronavirus, we are taking active measures at Seating Matters to protect our colleagues, our visitors and the healthcare organisations we serve. INFECTION PREVENTION
Infection Control in Soft Furnishings
With heightened awareness around infection control due to coronavirus, we conducted a simple experiment to highlight areas of infection risk in fabric-covered chairs. Manufacturers and suppliers of products, like our
CORONAVIRUS, INFECTION CONTROL & RISK MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE SEATING
Experts from the WHO (World Health Organisation) are now warning that the coronavirus can spread via objects or surfaces. In light of the global developments of the fast-spreading coronavirus which
POTENTIAL PROJECT AIMS TO HAVE HUGE BENEFITS FOR THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
Imperial College London and Seating Matters seek to work together on furthering and developing technology that will aim to benefit patients, caregivers and the healthcare system. A leading university in
SEATING SPECIALISTS
Our Seating Specialists have been training extensively on the clinical rationale behind the design and use of clinical, therapeutic seating but are not clinicians. They have been trained extensively by
REDRESSING THE BALANCE BETWEEN BED & CHAIR
In the past, it’s been common practice to focus on the bed and the mattress for someone suffering from a pressure injury. For this reason, clinical research, technology and practice
BEN’S STORY: KYPHOSIS AND SLIDING IN CHAIR
Ben, an 87-year-old male, had suffered a stroke (CVA) and osteoarthritis. He had a history of pressure injuries and spent up to 14 hours per day in his chair and
A CLOSER LOOK AT CEREBRAL PALSY
Cerebral Palsy, also known as CP, is a neuromuscular disorder of the central nervous system that varies based on the area of the brain that is affected*. There are several
PAEDIATRIC SEATING: CHAIRS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Children who require specialist seating are typically suffering from some form of neurological disorder. This disorder can prevent them from being able to stay in an upright sitting position continuously.
IDENTIFYING GOALS FOR CLINICAL SEATING PROVISION
When you have identified the need for clinical seating in your hospital or care facility, a suitable next step to take is a Seating Assessment. Before an assessment is arranged,