Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions

Eduardo Pinos; Juan Gónzales; David Farfán; María Del Cisne Ortega; Adriana Martínez

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-88064-3_16

Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions

Eduardo Pinos
, Juan Gónzales
, David Farfán
, María Del Cisne Ortega
, Adriana Martínez

Research Group on Bioethics in Research (GI-BI)

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Abstract

Through various studies, it has been confirmed that sitting in one position for prolonged periods of time can cause a variety of health problems, from lower back discomfort to cardiovascular disease. In addition, people with spinal cord injuries are significantly prone to develop pressure ulcers, which can have fatal consequences. This article proposes the implementation of sensing-mat technology to prevent these conditions by redistributing pressure points while sitting. It also includes an analysis of pressure points in different postures, revealing significantly high levels of pressure, with up to three critical points detected in the buttocks and adjacent areas.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024
Editors	Virginia L. Ballarin, Fabiola Martinez-Licona, Sandra M. Pérez-Buitrago, Ernesto A. Ibarra-Ramírez, Luis R. Berriere
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	167-179
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Print)	9783031880636
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88064-3_16
State	Published - 2025
Event	1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health, CLASD 2024 - Panama City, Panama Duration: 3 Oct 2024 → 5 Oct 2024

Publication series

Name	IFMBE Proceedings
Volume	119 IFMBE
ISSN (Print)	1680-0737
ISSN (Electronic)	1433-9277

Conference

Conference	1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health, CLASD 2024
Country/Territory	Panama
City	Panama City
Period	3/10/24 → 5/10/24

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Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Anti-decubitus cushion
Pressure ulcers
Prevention
Sedentary lifestyle
Sensor mesh

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Pinos, E., Gónzales, J., Farfán, D., Ortega, M. D. C., & Martínez, A. (2025). Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions. In V. L. Ballarin, F. Martinez-Licona, S. M. Pérez-Buitrago, E. A. Ibarra-Ramírez, & L. R. Berriere (Eds.), 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024 (pp. 167-179). (IFMBE Proceedings; Vol. 119 IFMBE). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88064-3_16

Pinos, Eduardo ; Gónzales, Juan ; Farfán, David et al. / Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions. 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. editor / Virginia L. Ballarin ; Fabiola Martinez-Licona ; Sandra M. Pérez-Buitrago ; Ernesto A. Ibarra-Ramírez ; Luis R. Berriere. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025. pp. 167-179 (IFMBE Proceedings).

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Pinos, E , Gónzales, J , Farfán, D, Ortega, MDC & Martínez, A 2025, Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions. in VL Ballarin, F Martinez-Licona, SM Pérez-Buitrago, EA Ibarra-Ramírez & LR Berriere (eds), 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. IFMBE Proceedings, vol. 119 IFMBE, Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, pp. 167-179, 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health, CLASD 2024, Panama City, Panama, 3/10/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88064-3_16

Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions. / Pinos, Eduardo ; Gónzales, Juan ; Farfán, David et al.
1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. ed. / Virginia L. Ballarin; Fabiola Martinez-Licona; Sandra M. Pérez-Buitrago; Ernesto A. Ibarra-Ramírez; Luis R. Berriere. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025. p. 167-179 (IFMBE Proceedings; Vol. 119 IFMBE).

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Pinos E , Gónzales J , Farfán D, Ortega MDC, Martínez A. Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions. In Ballarin VL, Martinez-Licona F, Pérez-Buitrago SM, Ibarra-Ramírez EA, Berriere LR, editors, 1st IFMBE Latin American Conference on Digital Health. Proceedings of CLASD 2024. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. 2025. p. 167-179. (IFMBE Proceedings). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-88064-3_16

Implementing Sensing Mat Technology for Real Time Monitoring of Pressure Redistribution Cushions

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