A power wheelchair user should request a pressure mapping assessment at several key stages of their mobility journey to ensure long-term health and comfort:

• Initial Evaluation: Request a session during your first seating evaluation to establish a baseline for all future seating and positioning decisions.
• Significant Physical Changes: If you experience a notable change in weight (either gain or loss), a re-evaluation is necessary as your current cushion and positioning strategy may no longer provide adequate protection.
• Skin Health Issues: You should request mapping immediately if skin breakdown or a pressure injury occurs. The data can identify if the current seating surface is contributing to the tissue damage.
• Annual Reviews: It is recommended to participate in a wheelchair pressure mapping evaluation annually to ensure the seating system continues to meet your evolving physiological needs.
• Major Equipment Changes: A reassessment should be conducted after any significant change to your setup, such as receiving a new cushion, a different backrest, or a revised recline angle, to verify that the adjustment effectively reduces pressure.
• Pediatric Growth: For younger users, evaluations should be timed to account for natural growth and developmental changes.