Motorized support for Covid-19 patient transfers

Purpose and goal The aim of the project was to develop a patient transfer device for Covid-19 patients as well as care units with a need for abdominal position reversal, stable lateral position, pressure ulcer prophylaxis turns , and horizontal transfer. A successful solution could result in: - Increased number of turns with a given staff - Fewer stress injuries and sick leave for healthcare staff - A safer movement for patient and healthcare staff The overarching purpose remains, the project has not resulted in a finished product ready to be implemented at the hospitals and care units. Expected results and effects The project resulted in increased understanding and adaptation for future users as well as an increased understanding of technical complexity with an adapted design and new functions based on the vertical point of transfer. The project result consists of functionality tests with future users, documented technical and regulatory requirements, preparatory activities with test house Intertek, commenced construction, and industrial design for production. Going forward, we´ll adapt the product for production, verify possible price points, test and CE-mark the product. Planned approach and implementation The project approach consisted of four overall activities: # 1) Develop prototypes with new functionality; # 2) Test and refine functionality with users; # 3) Develop 0-serie; # 4) CE marking RA & QA. For activity #1 and #2, we are satisfied with the implementation and the results that followed. For activity #3 and #4, we have initiated a number of underlying activities such as technical requirements, clinical literature review and ordered key components for the prototype that will undergo safety and EMC tests. Even so, there are key activities left before product release to the hospitals.