Shriners Hospital for Children: Customized Therapy Garments
Shriners Hospital for Children: Customized Therapy Garments from Cheryl Merz
Shriners Hospital for Children: Customized Therapy Garments

The design process involves close collaboration with occupational therapists to develop customized pressure therapy garments tailored to individual rehabilitation needs. As a garment technician, responsibilities include measuring patients, drafting patterns, and constructing specialized garments that aid in recovery. Each piece is carefully fitted and adjusted to ensure optimal comfort and effectiveness.

Displayed on the mannequin are examples of pressure garments commonly used in burn rehabilitation, including a vest, sleeve, shorts, and anklet. These garments, constructed using industrial sergers and sewing machines, apply targeted pressure to graft and donor sites—helping to reduce scarring and support healing throughout the recovery process.

Material: stretch knits, elastics

Objective of Doll and Garments, to be kept in Child Life Play Room: Doll will create a positive play experience and valuable problem-solving opportunities, while creating a level of expectation and security for age-appropriate patients. Pressure garments custom-made for doll: vest, left separate sleeve, waist-tights, and right knee-high.
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Shriners Hospital for Children: Customized Therapy Garments

The design process involves close collaboration with occupational therapists to develop customized pressure therapy garments tailored to individual rehabilitation needs. As a garment technician, responsibilities include measuring patients, drafting patterns, and constructing specialized garments that aid in recovery. Each piece is carefully fitted and adjusted to ensure optimal comfort and effectiveness.

Displayed on the mannequin are examples of pressure garments commonly used in burn rehabilitation, including a vest, sleeve, shorts, and anklet. These garments, constructed using industrial sergers and sewing machines, apply targeted pressure to graft and donor sites—helping to reduce scarring and support healing throughout the recovery process.

Material: stretch knits, elastics

Available
Full-time
Cheryl Merz
Design and Merchandise Associate at Downlite International Cincinnati, OH