Advanced Mist Bath Wheelchair with integrated automatic body drying and sanitization system for enhanced patient care.

IF 2.2 4区 医学 Q2 REHABILITATION
Vijay Mahadeo Mane, Harshal Durge, Chin-Shiuh Shieh, Rajesh Dey, Rupali Mahajan
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As global populations age, a growing segment of older adults faces challenges with personal hygiene and reduced caregiver availability. This study presents the design and evaluation of a novel Mist Bath Wheelchair (MBWC) that integrates bathing, sanitization, and drying functionalities to enhance autonomy and hygiene for users with mobility impairments. The MBWC includes a servo-controlled posture adjustment system, an ultrasonic misting unit for bathing, foam-based moisture absorption, heated drying, and joystick-based mobility-all within a single framework. The system aims to address limitations in existing assistive bathing devices, such as high cost, lack of automation, and limited integration. A prototype was developed and tested through lab simulations and user trials involving four aging individuals and four caregivers. Key metrics included thermal comfort, time to achieve warmth, drying duration, and user satisfaction. Results showed reliable temperature maintenance (232 s in rainy conditions; 208 s in winter) and high usability ratings. This integrated solution demonstrates the feasibility of improving assisted bathing through a multifunctional and user-centric design.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe Advanced Mist Bath Wheelchair with an Integrated Automatic Body Drying and Sanitization System enhances hygiene management for individuals with mobility impairments by providing an efficient, touch-free bathing solution, reducing dependency on caregivers.This innovation promotes dignity and independence for users, especially those with severe disabilities, by enabling self-care in daily hygiene routines, thereby improving their quality of life and psychological well-being.The system's automated sanitization feature minimizes the risk of infections in rehabilitation and long-term care settings, contributing to a safer and more hygienic environment for both users and healthcare providers.By integrating assistive technology with rehabilitation care, the wheelchair supports faster recovery and improved mobility outcomes, particularly for patients undergoing post-surgical rehabilitation or those with chronic conditions requiring long-term assistance.

先进的雾浴轮椅,集成自动身体干燥和消毒系统,提高病人的护理。
随着全球人口老龄化,越来越多的老年人面临个人卫生和护理人员减少的挑战。本研究介绍了一种新型雾浴轮椅(MBWC)的设计和评估,该轮椅集成了沐浴、消毒和干燥功能,以增强行动障碍用户的自主性和卫生。MBWC包括一个伺服控制姿态调整系统、用于沐浴的超声波喷雾装置、基于泡沫的吸湿、加热干燥和基于操纵杆的机动性——所有这些都在一个框架内。该系统旨在解决现有辅助洗浴设备的局限性,如成本高、缺乏自动化和集成有限。他们开发了一个原型,并通过实验室模拟和用户试验对4名老年人和4名护理人员进行了测试。关键指标包括热舒适、达到温暖的时间、干燥持续时间和用户满意度。结果表明,该系统具有可靠的温度维持能力(雨季232秒,冬季208秒)和较高的可用性。这个集成的解决方案展示了通过多功能和以用户为中心的设计来改善辅助洗浴的可行性。对康复的影响先进的雾浴轮椅集成了自动身体干燥和消毒系统,通过提供高效,免触摸的沐浴解决方案,减少对护理人员的依赖,增强了行动障碍患者的卫生管理。这一创新促进了使用者的尊严和独立性,特别是那些有严重残疾的人,使他们能够在日常卫生程序中进行自我护理,从而改善他们的生活质量和心理健康。该系统的自动消毒功能最大限度地降低了康复和长期护理环境中的感染风险,有助于为用户和医疗保健提供者提供更安全和更卫生的环境。通过将辅助技术与康复护理相结合,轮椅支持更快的恢复和改善的活动结果,特别是对于接受手术后康复的患者或需要长期帮助的慢性病患者。
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