A toilet-bed hybrid, this Dignity bed makes going to the bathroom much easier for those injured or hurt in a hospital.
Designed by Enda Thomas, the Dignity Bed is controlled by a handset and is antibacterial protected, ensuring that it's safe to be used. According to Yanko Design, the Dignity Bed is equipped with "a built-in dry toilet facility where waste is contained in an electronically sealed waste bag."
Toilet-Bed Hybrids
The Dignity Bed Makes Nature's Calls Easier for the Injured
Trend Themes
1. Toilet-bed Hybrids - The integration of toilets and beds in healthcare settings to provide more convenience and assistance to injured individuals.
2. Antibacterial Protected Beds - The development of beds with antibacterial protection to minimize the risk of infection in healthcare environments.
3. Built-in Dry Toilet Facilities - The incorporation of toilet facilities within beds to improve accessibility and hygiene for patients with limited mobility.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing - Companies in the healthcare equipment manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to design and produce innovative toilet-bed hybrid solutions.
2. Infection Control - The field of infection control can benefit from the advancement of antibacterial protected beds to enhance patient safety and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
3. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and commercializing beds with built-in dry toilet facilities, catering to the needs of individuals with limited mobility.