METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING USE OF AN ABORBENT PRODUCT

摘要

A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product, such as an incontinence pad or a diaper, worn by a wearer is provided. The method includes obtaining, by way of a mobile device, intake information indicative of intake of fluid and/or solid material by the wearer, obtaining, by way of the mobile device, voiding information indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, predicting, based on the intake and voiding information, future voiding by the wearer, and providing, by way of the mobile device, product-related information based on the prediction. In this way, the product-wearer or his caregiver can be provided with valuable information related to the use of the product, for example recommendations on when to change the product.

主权项

1. A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product worn by a wearer, comprising at least the steps of:
obtaining, by means of a mobile device, intake information indicative of intake of fluid and/or solid material by the wearer, obtaining, by means of the mobile device, voiding information indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, predicting, based on the intake and voiding information, future voiding by the wearer, and providing, by means of the mobile device, product-related information based on said predicting, wherein said product-related information comprises at least one of: an indication that no change of the absorbent product is necessary, 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 higher or lower capacity than the currently worn absorbent product.