Usability is a product-evaluation method that measures how well a product contributes to effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in real use.1
This first ever clinical study proves that choosing an incontinence product with high usability makes it easier for carers to change products which saves time and effort.2
When the right product is selected for each individual user, this can lead to improved quality of care and result in better resource management.
Usability is a product-evaluation method that measures how well a product contributes to effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in real use.1
This first ever clinical study proves that choosing an incontinence product with high usability makes it easier for carers to change products which saves time and effort.2
When the right product is selected for each individual user, this can lead to improved quality of care and result in better resource management.
Carers save a significant amount of valuable time during product changes by using highly usable products. This not only improves care efficiency, but carers can also refocus their time to meet their patients' and residents' individual needs.
Highly usable products reduce physical strain on caregivers during product changes. This in turn can reduce injury, reduce sick leave, and reduce temporary staff costs.
Highly usable products are likely to improve carers' job satisfaction and working environment.
Dr. Diane Newman, Adjunct Professor of Urology in Surgery
This study was facilitated by TENA and performed by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden.5
Caregivers measured product usability during both standing and lying changes on a resident. Each action type was associated with a load on the spine based on the postures that the legs, arms and trunk are in, and the weight the person has in his or her hands. For example, during a turnover, the trunk was moderately flexed, the arms over 60°, and the weight in hand more than 22.68 kg
Four incontinence product types were tested: belted TENA Flex, TENA Pants, all-in-one and fixation pants.
Products were evaluated by effectiveness (fit), efficiency (carers' time on task and workload) and satisfaction (using a subjective questionnaire).
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TENA is a brand of Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company. With over 60 years of experience TENA is the No 1 adult incontinence brand globally*. We offer a full range of absorbent products, skincare and digital health technology solutions that are tailored to the needs of individuals, their families and healthcare professionals.
With TENA, Essity is at the forefront of developing products and services that help improve dignity and the quality of people’s lives. We strive for sustainable continence care with better care and better products.
*Source: Euromonitor International Limited; Retail Adult Incontinence, all channels, RSP value sales, Tissue & Hygiene, 2020 edition.
TENA, a brand of Essity - a global leading hygiene and healthy company. Everyday, our products, solutions and services are used by billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, ModiBodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2023, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 147bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The Company's headquaters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.
