Let’s Get It Clear: Design for Life Roadmap
The recently published DHSC policy paper 'Design for Life Roadmap' concerns the building of a circular economy for medical technology, but are its timescales ambitious…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of an academic researcher and consultant in the assistive technology space
Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, an academic researcher and consultant in the assistive technology sector, shares how his 30 years of research into assistive…
Let’s Get It Clear: What makes a good trunk support? 2. Dynamism
Figure 1. Anterior trunk support label How we position, move, and support our upper body is critical for good health and optimal functionality. But what…
Let’s Get It Clear: What makes a good trunk support? 1. General principles
Figure 2. The Tarta Original back support How we position and support our upper body is critical for good health and optimal functionality. We need…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of a renowned occupational therapist
Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist (OT) and Director of The Occupational Therapy Service, discusses what it is like to collaborate with major manufacturers to design meaningful…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of the MD of a technology-enabled care supplier
Peter Kerly, Managing Director of Everon UK, discusses the vital importance of technology-enabled care (TEC) suppliers in supporting the UK Government’s reform agenda of moving…
Let’s Get it Clear: Cross infection risk management in pressure care
Figure 2. The Kluge & Fielitz CE Class IIa washer-disinfector for beds and The MDA’s Medical Device Alert relating to bed mattresses has recently been…
Let’s Get It Clear: Assistive products for personal hygiene
Assistive seating systems for the bathroom present many of the same challenges and requirements as other seating systems for occupants… Various ‘assistive products for personal…
Let’s Get It Clear: Materials for pressure care products
Figure 1. The structure of wool fibres Petrochemical-based products proliferate in the present-day pressure care environment, but many of them can present Many petrochemical-based products…
Let’s Get It Clear: Sound bases for clinical practice
Figure 1. A surrogate cigarette flammability test apparatus Where do we get the assurance that our assessment and prescription practices are following best practice? Often…