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ROBOTIC THERAPY CAT LAUNCHES IN EUROPE
A preliminary study made by the researcher Marcus Persson at Mälardalen University also showed the positive impact of the product on the psychosocial work environment for healthcare professionals.
JustoCat, a robotic therapy cat developed by robotics and healthcare researchers at Mälardalen University in Sweden, has launched on the European market.
The product was designed to enrich the daily lives of people with dementia. JustoCat’s creator Lars Asplund said it can improve the psychological, physical and social wellbeing of people living with the condition.
ALTRO FLOORING GOES DOWN A TREAT IN WARRINGTON
JustoCat resembles a live cat – it breathes, purrs and meows. Its fur is removable and washable, thereby meeting the hygiene requirements in care environments.
The product has been developed and tested in consultation with people who require care and professional caregivers in Swedish dementia care settings.
for patients who need hospital care, and who also have dementia.
Nearly a year after Altro safety flooring was installed in a pioneering new dementia ward at Warrington Hospital, the products are helping to improve life for patients and staff.
The £1 million Forget Me Not ward opened at Warrington Hospital in May 2014, with the aim of providing the best quality care for hospital patients with dementia. Everything is designed to provide relaxation and stimulation
Lee Bushell, Warrington Hospital’s Estates Officer, Capital Projects, said: “The results we have seen so far are astounding and show that we have got it right. There are fewer patient attacks on staff, fewer slips, trips and falls, and patients with a history of violence are quickly calm and relaxed after arriving at the unit.”
Flooring plays an important role in dementia-friendly design, because dementia patients need to feel confident moving around the space. Using matt flooring is essential, as reflective surfaces can cause
JustoCat is now available on the European market, both for sale and through leasing, via the company Robyn Robotics AB operated by the two researchers at Mälardalen University, Lars Asplund and Christine Gustafsson.
confusion, and speckling or sparkles need to be avoided. Flooring must be safe underfoot and have a tone and texture that is warm and comforting.
“Altro Wood Safety has been installed throughout the ward and public areas. Its timber-look design is warm and familiar, which is a key issue for patient wellbeing. Plus, of course, it provides slip-resistance underfoot for the patients,” said Lee.
The Altro Wood Safety™ range of 16 wood-look designs offers a combination of classic, contemporary classic and on trend designs. The range benefits from Altro Easyclean Maxis PUR Technology for optimum, long-term cleaning and maintenance performance.
Altro Aquarius has been fitted in the ward’s showers, bathrooms and toilets. Lee explained why: “The benefit of Altro Aquarius is that it’s safe underfoot in wet areas with both bare feet and shoes, so for an environment where staff wearing shoes will be assisting patients with bare feet, it’s ideal.”
Altro Aquarius™ was developed for lasting performance in wet and dry, shoes or barefoot. Achieving a pendulum test value of TRRL ≥50 and Class B to DIN51097 for barefoot use, Altro Aquarius provides sustained slip-resistance in both wet and dry environments.
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