Wearable Bladder Sensor

Problem Statement Solution Projections

The diaper changing process for elders is highly manual and time-consuming, making it one of the top 3 least enjoyable tasks among local care staff across the pilot CCOs.

Summarised of observation findings:

  • An average of 10% of each work shift is spent on diaper changes
  • Each diaper change takes approximately 3 minutes

*Findings were based on data from 3 CCOs covered during the work trial

The implementation of a wearable bladder sensor provides an efficient and holistic solution to minimise the time needed to perform these tasks.

The desired outcomes include:

  • Reduced number of diaper checks and changes​
  • Enhanced employee efficiency and experience
  • Support independent toileting

The Dfree Wearable Device has the capability to track toilet-care times and create graphs to support visualisation of toilet usage patterns.

Case Study by Dfree found:

  • Reduced caregiver time when assisting patients with bladder control issues by 30%​
  • Reduced diaper and pad costs by 50%​
  • Capability to track toilet-care times and create graphs to support visualisation of toilet usage patterns

Benefits of this solution

Enhance senior experience

(e.g. safety, comfort, interaction, cognitive)​

Optimise work and processes

(e.g. process redesign/ automation, leverage technology)​​

Enhance role attractiveness and/or encourage career progression ​