Rêgo Anderson da Silva, Furtado Guilherme Eustáquio, Bernardes Rafael A, Santos-Costa Paulo, Dias Rosana A, Alves Filipe S, Ainla Alar, Arruda Luisa M, Moreira Inês P, Bessa João, Fangueiro Raul, Gomes Fernanda, Henriques Mariana, Sousa-Silva Maria, Pinto Alexandra C, Bouçanova Maria, Sousa Vânia Isabel Fernande, Tavares Carlos José, Barboza Rochelne, Carvalho Miguel, Filipe Luísa, Sousa Liliana B, Apóstolo João A, Parreira Pedro, Salgueiro-Oliveira Anabela
Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3000-232 Coimbra, Portugal.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Applied Research Institute, Rua da Misericórdia, Lagar dos Cortiços-S. Martinho do Bispo, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal.
Healthcare (Basel). 2023 May 9;11(10):1361. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11101361.
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a major public health problem and can be used as quality-of-care indicators. An incipient development in the field of medical devices takes the form of Smart Health Textiles, which can possess innovative properties such as thermoregulation, sensing, and antibacterial control. This protocol aims to describe the process for the development of a new type of smart clothing for individuals with reduced mobility and/or who are bedridden in order to prevent PIs. This paper's main purpose is to present the eight phases of the project, each consisting of tasks in specific phases: (i) product and process requirements and specifications; (ii and iii) study of the fibrous structure technology, textiles, and design; (iv and v) investigation of the sensor technology with respect to pressure, temperature, humidity, and bioactive properties; (vi and vii) production layout and adaptations in the manufacturing process; (viii) clinical trial. This project will introduce a new structural system and design for smart clothing to prevent PIs. New materials and architectures will be studied that provide better pressure relief, thermo-physiological control of the cutaneous microclimate, and personalisation of care.
压力性损伤（PIs）是一个重大的公共卫生问题，可作为护理质量指标。医疗设备领域的一项初步发展成果是智能健康纺织品，它可具备诸如温度调节、传感和抗菌控制等创新特性。本方案旨在描述为行动不便和/或卧床的个体开发新型智能服装以预防压力性损伤的过程。本文的主要目的是介绍该项目的八个阶段，每个阶段都包含特定阶段的任务：（i）产品和工艺要求及规范；（ii和iii）纤维结构技术、纺织品和设计研究；（iv和v）关于压力、温度、湿度和生物活性特性的传感器技术研究；（vi和vii）生产布局及制造过程中的调整；（viii）临床试验。该项目将引入一种用于预防压力性损伤的智能服装新结构系统和设计。将研究能提供更好减压效果、对皮肤微气候进行热生理控制以及实现个性化护理的新材料和新架构。
