TENA SmartCare Change Indicator™: Make the right change

TENA SmartCare Change Indicator™ is a digital health solution that supports caregivers by notifying them when absorbent products are dry, slightly wet or if it’s time to consider change.

But that’s just the start. Being able to change absorbent products at the right time not only improves wellbeing for those in care. It also relieves pressure on caregivers, reduces product consumption and cuts waste. With TENA SmartCare Change Indicator, you can make a change that benefits everyone.

The benefits of TENA SmartCare Change Indicator

More benefits of making the right change

  • 68% reduced leakages means better skin health and avoid IAD(1)
  • Fewer daytime disruptions and 25% fewer interruptions at night(2)
  • 30% reduction in time spent on continence care(2)
  • Total absorbency reduced by 35%(2)
  • Reduce product costs by €58 per person, per year(1)
  • Reduce laundry costs by €800 per person, per year(1)

How it works

The TENA SmartCare Change Indicator is applied to the outside of the absorbent product. It is reusable, easy to clean and consists of an integrated sensor strip and transmitter. The sensor strip and transmitter are lightweight and discreet so as not to disturb the resident.

It can be used with all TENA ProSkin absorbent hygiene products. This means residents can continue using the protection they are already comfortable with, and which assessments show best suits their individual needs.

Tracks the product’s saturation level

The sensor strip tracks the saturation level inside the product. Sensor strips come in one size, are easy to clean and last for up to three months.

A professional caregiver applies the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator to the front of a TENA absorbent product
. A professional caregiver applies the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator to the front of a TENA absorbent product

Tracks the product’s saturation level

The sensor strip tracks the saturation level inside the product. Sensor strips come in one size, are easy to clean and last for up to three months.

An image showing the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator transmitter that collects information about saturation levels and forwards it to caregivers’ smartphones.

Collects information about saturation levels

The transmitter collects information about saturation levels in real time and forwards it to caregivers’ smartphones. It is reusable, easy to clean and can be used on multiple residents.

Notifies caregivers when to consider change

Change notifications let caregivers know if a product is dry, slightly wet or if it is time to consider change. This ensures products are changed at the right time and removes the need for frequent manual checks.

A professional caregiver checks the notifications and saturation status of the residents’ absorbent products on her smartphone.
. A professional caregiver checks the notifications and saturation status of the residents’ absorbent products on her smartphone.

Notifies caregivers when to consider change

Change notifications let caregivers know if a product is dry, slightly wet or if it is time to consider change. This ensures products are changed at the right time and removes the need for frequent manual checks.

A professional caregiver reads statistics and reports generated by the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator. These can be used to adapt care as residents’ needs change.

Information to adapt and improve care

All information from the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator is saved securely in the dashboard. The information is presented as easy-to-read reports that can be used to adapt care as residents’ needs change.

We support you every step of the way

We help set up the TENA SmartCare system including gateway, app, dashboard. We train all TENA SmartCare users and provide support during use. We also help review and interpret dashboard reports.

A TENA SmartCare representative shows a professional caregiver how the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator works.
. A TENA SmartCare representative shows a professional caregiver how the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator works.

We support you every step of the way

We help set up the TENA SmartCare system including gateway, app, dashboard. We train all TENA SmartCare users and provide support during use. We also help review and interpret dashboard reports.

Use better. Use less.

At TENA, we always prioritise quality, so our products, digital solutions and services can deliver the greatest value. So residents can benefit from better skin health and a better quality of life. 
Caregivers can benefit from better support and a more rewarding working day. 
And care facilities can benefit from a better use of budget and resources with lower product consumption and less waste.

References: 

  1. Kolmans, A. L., Koopmans, N., & Gansewinkel, H. Van, (2022). Samen Richting Geven aan Ouderenzorg in Midden-Brabant (Issue December). 
  2. A post-market cluster randomized controlled trial of the effect of the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator on continence care efficiency and skin health in long term care facilities. (WHEELS-ONE)Dr. Hardy Schweigel Dr. Fredrik Agholme 2023.

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