# Toilet-Bed Hybrids The Dignity Bed Makes Nature's Calls Easier for the Injured By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-bed References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/28/bed-with-toilet/) & [dignitybed](http://www.dignitybed.co.uk/) A toilet-bed hybrid, this Dignity bed makes going to the bathroom much easier for those injured or hurt in a [hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-hospital-bed). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture), the Dignity Bed is equipped with "a built-in [dry toilet facility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1) where waste is contained in an electronically sealed waste bag." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toilet-bed Hybrids:** The integration of toilets and beds in healthcare settings to provide more convenience and assistance to injured individuals. - **Antibacterial Protected Beds:** The development of beds with antibacterial protection to minimize the risk of infection in healthcare environments. - **Built-in Dry Toilet Facilities:** The incorporation of toilet facilities within beds to improve accessibility and hygiene for patients with limited mobility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing:** Companies in the healthcare equipment manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to design and produce innovative toilet-bed hybrid solutions. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [AI-Enhanced Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-medicare-bed-20.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Advanced Home Hospital Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-beds.md) - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md) - [Safety-Boosting Senior Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalu-alesso-bed.md) - [Next-Generation Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-medical-bed.md) - [Smart Monitoring Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vovo-neo.md) - [Supportive Senior Bathroom Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-shield-toilet-seat.md)