RESNA Student Paper

     This paper is the product of my research conducted during my internship at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology. This paper was submitted to the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society (RESNA) 2020 Annual Conference and won a spot to present my research at their conference. The research was primarily conducted by me with assistance from my supervisors who cultivated my understanding of the medical product testing and research environment.

     The purpose of my research was to find the most abundant and significant aging characteristics seen in cushions that have been aged through simulated methods and compare those findings with real world observations to validate and improve cushion testing methods. In was given a cohort of 21 cushions to inspect and observe before and after each simulated aging cycle. My study resulted in six key visual characteristics caused by simulated aging. If you would like to know more, I have attached my paper below.

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