Continence Research
Two products that aim to reduce the impact of continence problems and increase user confidence and self esteem.
The Tackling ageing continence through theory tools and technology (TACT3) study.
Fear of pad leakage and urine odour have been cited as two of the most common concerns among continence pad wearers.
Working with a consortium of other UK Universities BIB staff have developed Smart underwear with integral sensors and a detachable signalling system that can detect a leak from a continence pad into the underwear. The alerting signal warns the wearer, allowing them to manage this problem before the urine spreads to outer clothes or furniture.
The other assistive product that BIB staff have recently been developing as part of the same project is a colour change odour detector that is able to detect the low levels of ammonia present in stale urine. The device reassures pad users by alerting them to the odour of stale urine before it can be detected by the human nose.
More information about the project can be found on the TACT3 website.
