Community Vision, a not-for-profit home care provider in Western Australia, is piloting new sensor ware technology aimed at improving incontinence management for people living in the community.
In partnership with TENA (a product of Essity Australasia) and the National Institute on Aging (NARI), Community Vision aims to help carers spend less time managing incontinence and more time being incontinent. , will be piloting TENA smart care technology with home care customers. It is spent on building relationships and other activities.
This technology could also help reduce incontinence product waste, reduce the stigma and isolation associated with incontinence, and improve overall health.
The pilot will test two technologies:
- TENA Identifi is an incontinence pad with built-in volume and time sensors. Data from the sensors is downloaded to a secure portal, allowing patterns to be identified and monitored.
- TENA change indicator. Detects when the pad is full and needs to be replaced. This technology is designed for consumers who have high levels of incontinence and are less mobile. The indicators are monitored using smart devices and alert caregivers when the product is full and needs to be replaced.
“These products can do wonders for people's health, reducing the shame and stigma associated with incontinence and potentially improving mental health,” said Yvonne Timson, CEO of Community Vision (above, right). says.
Difficulty managing incontinence is often cited as a reason why older adults enter residential aged care facilities. We know that improved incontinence management in the community could enable older Australians to continue living at home for longer, which is what most Australians want. Masu. It is estimated that 25% of Australian adults suffer from incontinence.