Incontinence is perceived as an embarrassing condition, and finding the right support and personal hygiene product can be a challenge for people suffering from it. Moreover, as experienced during the current COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and elderly care facilities face tremendous time and budget pressure to care for patients. Incontinence is one of the most prevalent conditions in age care facilities.
To solve these issues, Ontex Smart Solutions has come out with an innovation to improve incontinence care. The company has developed a top-quality diaper with a printed sensor, a transmitter clipped onto the diaper as well as an application for mobile devices.
The new system determines the saturation level of the diaper and the risk of leakage, alerting caregivers.
Ontex is a leading international producer of personal hygiene solutions for babies, women, and adults.
The group is known for its quality, value-for-money products distributed in more than 110 countries through leading retailers’ private labels and local brands.
Ontex’s new smart diaper has successfully passed the first stage of its validation after six weeks of testing in regular use at a senior care facility in Belgium.
Results show the potential to reduce urine leaks on clothes and linen by up to 50 percent, therefore alleviating one of the most burdensome and costly tasks in institutions. The validation process will continue during the first half of 2021, with a gradual commercial launch in the second quarter of this year.
