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Smart adult care

With a growing demand for effective incontinence management, smart diapers help to improve the quality of life for both patients and caregivers. Our innovative technology plays a key role in the future of smart hygiene services.

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Why use smart adult care

Globally, over 150 million people deal with incontinence, causing significant emotional and physical challenges that impact both patients and caregivers. Smart diapers for adults feature a flexible sensor and a reusable pod for remote monitoring. Alerts are sent via a smart device app and adhere to medical-grade safety standards.

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Results that matter for patients and caregivers

Lower diaper and laundry costs, as well as time savings, are just a few benefits of using smart diapers for adults with incontinence. After conducting global trials to test the features and effectiveness of smart adult care, we are pleased to share the results of our latest comprehensive pilot that took place in a 180-bed residential care facility in Italy.

What practitioners say about smart adult care

Following our trial in Italy, we conducted systematic interviews with caregivers and managers to assess the impact of smart adult care. This video showcases key highlights from the trial and our collaboration.

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I would absolutely recommend this technology, Smart adult care, to other long-term facilities

President of European LTC chain

Key takeaways from trial results

Time savings

Allows more time for quality care work due to reduced patient management each week.

Reduced side effects

Improved health status by preventing or alleviating dermatitis and bed sores.

Cost savings

Less costs on products for patients and healthcare systems.

Less leakages

Reduced laundry costs and workload of caregivers.

Improve reliability and cost savings

Integrating LOCTITE® adhesives, sealants, and equipment into your designs and assembly processes can help you reach your objectives and streamline industrial manufacturing product development across diverse industries.

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Caregiver benefits

Caregivers can save up to 60 minutes per patient per week, allowing more time and energy for quality care.

Mobile app monitoring

Easy app monitoring an intuitive traffic light system and customizable alerts for quicker response times.

Patient benefits

Results show a 50% decrease in dermatitis and pressure sores, improving comfort and minimizing chronic health problems.

Feels like a standard incontinence product

The adult diaper sensors are integrated into the design and the reusable pod is attached at the top front of the diaper.

Healthcare system benefits

Reduces the number of diaper changes by up to 25%, while also allowing the use of smaller capacity sizes.

Multiple patient dashboard monitoring

The dashboard can be operated from either the web or the app and enables monitoring of multiple patients.

Improve reliability and cost savings

A chart showing that Smart Adult Care creates ca.1320€ of net value for each patient.

Smart adult care is a Qhesive solution

Smart adult care is an integral component of Henkel's Qhesive solution and leverages megatrends like digitalization and IoT to provide smarter and more effective solutions. By combining Henkel's material science and chemistry expertise with intelligent analytics, existing products and processes are further enhanced.

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