# Reengineered Modern Bedpans The Bedderpan Introduces a Better Version of the Bedpan By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedpan References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/co-founders-and-georgia-institute-of-technology-biomedical-engineer-graduates-jordan-lee-and-michael-morgan-design-a-better-bedpanthe-bedderpan-301192397.html) & [bedderpan](http://www.bedderpan.com/) The Bedderpan is a bedpan that's been designed for modern-day use and it helps to address many of the pitfalls of designs that have been used for far too long. The Bedderpan boasts a design that [reduces spillage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design), increases comfort and maintains patient dignity, and improves the experience for [nursing home and hospital staff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-hospital-bed) who are tasked with changing bedpans. In comparison to standard designs, the Bedderpan has a lower profile, a sturdier frame, a wide seating area and a secondary pan. With the Bedderpan, Emleorate co-founders Jordan Lee and Michael Morgan say: "Everyone has to go to the bathroom, but not everyone has the luxury of going to the bathroom. That's because for many, [bedpans are a fact of life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-toilets), but they are far from perfect." Image Credit: Emleorate ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Improved Bedpan Design:** Opportunity for innovation in redesigning bedpans to address issues of spillage, discomfort, and lack of patient dignity. - **Enhanced Patient Experience:** Opportunity to develop products or solutions that improve the overall experience of using bedpans for patients in nursing homes and hospitals. - **Efficiency in Bedpan Handling:** Opportunity to create technologies or systems that streamline the process of changing bedpans for nursing home and hospital staff. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing and manufacturing improved bedpans for healthcare facilities. - **Assisted Living Facilities:** Opportunity to implement innovative bedpan solutions to enhance the patient experience and improve overall care in assisted living facilities. - **Nursing Staff Training and Management:** Opportunity to develop training programs or systems that improve efficiency and effectiveness in handling bedpans for nursing home and hospital staff. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Generation Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-medical-bed.md) - [Reengineered Fitted Flat Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-fit-bedding.md) - [Advanced Home Hospital Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-beds.md) - [Automated Pressure Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcare.md) - [Premium At-Home Hospital Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sondercare.md) - [Reclining Massage Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclining-massage-bed.md) - [Accessible Bathware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-collection-accessible.md) - [Safety-Boosting Senior Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalu-alesso-bed.md) - [Bed Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensven-modular-bed-rocker.md)