Design of a Multifunctional and Modular Bed System

The design study outlined in this paper was carried out as part of a Master Thesis while utilizing the REACH project as a use case. The paper deals with the upcoming difficulties of demographic change and the declining number of medical staff or family members who provide care for the elderly. Since a patient is expected to spend most of their time in and around the bed, it was concluded that bed is the ideal place to start effective interventions. A modular system, which allows modules with various functionalities to be integrated into the hospital bed, were developed. Such intelligent multifunctional modules with high-technology elements support patients and nurses in their tasks all day long. The system aims to provide a valuebased care environment that keeps the elderly healthy. The modules can be modified depending on the health condition of the elderly.     «

The design study outlined in this paper was carried out as part of a Master Thesis while utilizing the REACH project as a use case. The paper deals with the upcoming difficulties of demographic change and the declining number of medical staff or family members who provide care for the elderly. Since a patient is expected to spend most of their time in and around the bed, it was concluded that bed is the ideal place to start effective interventions. A modular system, which allows modules with var...     »