METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING USE OF AN ABSORBENT PRODUCT

摘要

A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product, such as an incontinence pad or a diaper, worn by a wearer, includes registering a movement of the wearer by way of a mobile device having a movement sensing device, evaluating whether the registered movement is indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, and providing product-related information to the wearer or a caregiver of the wearer based on said evaluation. In this way, the product-wearer or the caregiver can be provided with valuable information related to the use of the product, such as recommendations on when to change the product, displayed on the mobile device or a mobile device of the caregiver.

主权项

1. A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product worn by a wearer, comprising:
obtaining capacity information related to capacity of the absorbent product, registering, by way of a mobile device comprising a movement sensing device, a movement of the wearer, evaluating whether a registered movement is indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, and providing product-related information to the wearer or a caregiver of the wearer based on both aid evaluation and said capacity information, wherein the product-related information comprises at least one of: an indication that no change of the absorbent product is necessary, an indication that urinary voiding has taken place and that it is advisable to change the absorbent product, a recommendation to change the absorbent product, a recommendation to change the absorbent product before a certain time, and a recommendation to exchange the absorbent product for another absorbent product having a higher or lower capacity than the currently worn absorbent product.