การพัฒนานวัตกรรมเตียงไฟฟ้าชนิดปรับท่านั่งหลังตรงต้นแบบสำหรับผู้ป่วยติดเตียง

Duangporn Piyakong; Naphaklacha Pholanun; Punyawan Lampoupong; Pornpisut Worajiran

Authors

Duangporn Piyakong Faculty of Nursing, Naresuan University
Naphaklacha Pholanun Faculty of Nursing, Naresuan University
Punyawan Lampoupong Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University
Pornpisut Worajiran Faculty of Engineering, Naresuan University

Keywords:

the upright positioning electrical bed, bedridden patients, prototype bed

Abstract

Introduction: Bedridden patients suffer from an inability to sit or stand, leading to pulmonary infections. In addition, caregivers may encounter musculoskeletal problems from lifting or repositioning bedridden patients to sit up.

Research objectives: 1) To develop a prototype of an upright positioning electric bed for bedridden patients and 2) to evaluate the quality of the prototype from its users.

Research methodology:The study comprised two phases as follows: Phase 1 involved the development of a prototype of an upright positioning electrical bed for bedridden patients through literature review, research consultants’ consensus, an assessment of the appropriateness and feasibility of the prototype by three experts. Additionally, it encompassed the creating and testing of the prototype bed using the SolidWorks software and simulation models. Phase 2 involved testing the prototype bed and evaluating users’ opinions. The research tools included the bed equipment, the SolidWorks program, simulation models, and the opinion questionnaire about the prototype bed.The content validity index and reliability of the questionnaire are .70 and .71, respectively. The sample group consists of 45 caregivers and 45 bedridden patients. Data analysis is performed using mean values and standard deviations.

Results: The research findings revealed that the upright positioning electrical prototype bed is divided into three parts and each part can be adjustable. It also has a head support, safety belt, and folded armrests for a person who weighs 120 kilograms. The upright positioning electrical prototype bed has received a petty patent. In addition, the overall opinions’ scores regarding the prototype from the users were at the highest level (M = 4.56, SD = .41)

Conclusions: The upright positioning electrical prototype bed is easy to use, convenient, and safe. It should be used in real situations both in hospitals and in bedridden patients’ homes.

Implications: The prototype bed should be evaluated for its effectiveness on lung complications
of bedridden patients and on musculoskeletal disorders of their caregivers.

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