Sleeping mattress determinants and evaluation: a biomechanical review and critique

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Duo Wai-Chi Wong¹  Yan Wang¹  Jin Lin³  Qitao Tan¹  Tony Lin-Wei Chen¹  Ming Zhang¹ 

[1] Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research Institute;Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University;Product Development–R&D Life Nurturing Products, Infinitus ,(China) Company Limited

关键词: Sleep support;    Body pressure;    Spine alignment;    Mattress;    Pillow;   

DOI  :  10.7717/peerj.6364

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Inra

【 摘 要 】

Background Sleeping mattress parameters significantly influence sleeping comfort and health, as reflected by the extensive investigations of sleeping support biomechanics to prevent sleep-related musculoskeletal problems. Methodology Herein, we review the current trends, research methodologies, and determinants of mattress biomechanics research, summarizing evidence published since 2008. In particular, we scrutinize 18 articles dealing with the development of new designs, recommendation criteria, instruments/methods of spine alignment evaluation, and comparative evaluation of different designs. Results The review demonstrated that mattress designs have strived for customization, regional features, and real-time active control to adapt to the biomechanical features of different body builds and postures. However, the suggested threshold or target values for desirable spine alignment and body pressure distribution during sleep cannot yet be justified in view of the lack of sufficient evidence. Conclusions It is necessary to formulate standard objectives and protocols for carrying out mattress evaluation.

【 授权许可】

CC BY