30 Veterans who are full-time wheelchair users will use personalized modular cushions for two weeks each. Personalized cushions will be created using a cushion fitting process the investigators have already developed and tested. Microenvironmental conditions will be monitored during use. A cost analysis will ensure the customized modular cushion applies value-driven principles. User satisfaction will be measured along with the effects on daily function, skin status and seated tissue health.
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Seated interface pressure distribution
Timeframe: After each 2 week period of cushion use for 5 minutes at each assessment
Microenvironmental status I - temperature
Timeframe: Continuously during each 2 week period of cushion use
Microenvironmental status II - humidity
Timeframe: Continuously during each 2 week period of cushion use