Pr\'{e}sentation d'une m\'{e}thodologie d'\'{e}valuation de la faisabilit\'{e} de la substitution sensorielle par \'{e}lectrostimulation linguale pour la pr\'{e}vention des escarres chez le bl\'{e}ss\'{e} m\'{e}dullaire parapl\'{e}gique

Pressure ulcers are recognized as a major health issue in individuals with spinal cord injuries and new approaches to prevent this pathology are necessary. An innovative health strategy is being developed through the use of computer and sensory substitution via the tongue in order to compensate for the sensory loss in the buttock area for individuals with paraplegia. This sensory compensation will enable individuals with spinal cord injuries to be aware of a localized excess of pressure at the skin/seat interface and, consequently, will enable them to prevent the formation of pressure ulcers by relieving the cutaneous area of suffering. This work reports an initial evaluation of this approach and the feasibility of creating an adapted behavior, with a change in pressure as a response to electro-stimulated information on the tongue.