Title: WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?
Headings: WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?
WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?
What is Tilt in Space?
Why Use Tilt in Space?
To Improve Posture
To Redistribute Pressure
To Assist with Reduced Head and Trunk Control
Reduce Risk of Falls and Sliding from Chairs
Assist Corrective Positioning for those with a Kyphotic Posture
To Improve Physiological Processes
Easier Repositioning by Individual / Carer
Which Angle of Tilt is Right for my Patient?
Which Seating Matters Chairs Have Tilt in Space?
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Content: The act of tilting a patient backwards reduces the effect of gravity and helps to maintain a mid line postural position, preventing postural deviation. To Redistribute Pressure
For a patient who may be at risk of pressure injuries due to sitting in one position for long periods of time, clinicians focused on wound care such as enterostomal nurses, wound care nurses, tissue viability nurses and also occupational therapists, physiotherapists may use tilt in space to reduce their pressure risk. Tilt in space is an effective method to redistribute pressure off bony prominences such as the sacrum and ITs. When areas of the body are put under pressure the oxygen levels in cells are reduced due to the mechanical disruption of cell structure and reduced blood flow. This can lead to cell death and the possibility of pressure injuries occurring. Increasing blood flow and re-oxygenating the cells of the affected area can be achieved through offloading pressure on the weight bearing area using features such as tilt in space. By offloading the pressure in this way regularly, (suggested every 1-2 hours for repositioning) then we are effectively reducing the risk of that skin breakdown and therefore the risk of pressure injuries. To Assist with Reduced Head and Trunk Control
If a client’s muscle strength is reduced as a result of their physical or mental disability or condition, tilt can help reduce the negative effects on their posture, by keeping their spine, head and thoracic region in mid line. This improves positioning and ultimately, comfort. Reduce Risk of Falls and Sliding from Chairs
Tilting a patient and changing their centre of gravity contributes to better positioning and therefore reduced risk of falls.