Prof. Dr. Jürg H. Beer Chief of medical Clinic Canton Hospital Baden AG Baden Switzerland
“This innovative product gives women that need an aid while urinating in bed, big advantages and high-end care. Since the concept stage until commercialization, I have followed closely the development of this product. Pibella offers significant advantages. We use this simple and cost saving urinating device frequently for our female patients. Because of the positive results, and comments from our patients, I can highly recommend Pibella”
Doris von Siebenthal Care Expert Surgery Dept Canton Hospital Baden AG Baden Switzerland
„It is known that patients worry about excretions during their stay in a hospital. For urinating you need to push the button; a high chance for wetting the bed and the uncomfortable use of the bedpan all are concerns. Unfortunately there are not many studies done on this problem.
The use of Pibella is simple, and works after overcoming initial reluctance this novel device, making it a clean, simple and quiet activity.
It is important that the caregiver instructs the patient clearly how Pibella works and that there are other, better things available then the painful bedpan.
So far we have noticed in our Hospital that when Pibella is used, the patients find it easier and better then the bedpan.
“Your skin does not get wet” is a frequent remark from the users, which is quite important because it makes the patient feel ashamed and uncomfortable. ”
Martin Rauber Annemarie Winistörfer Director Head Caremanager AndreasClinic Cham Zug Switzerland
“We became very enthusiastic when Pibella was introduced to us.
Our experiences with Pibella are very positive.
It is important that both the caregivers as the patients get used to the idea of Pibella. The feedback of the patients in different wards has been very positive. “Easy to use, clean both for caregiver and patients, clear instructions on the bags”
We believe very much in this idea, and it proved itself to work well for the patients. We hope many more patients will be able to benefit from Pibella in the near future.”
Rolf Strässler Care manager aarReha schinznach Schinznach-Bad Switzerland
Pibella, an improvement for all!
“One of our patients used Pibella during the period she was hospitalized in our hospital. We became interested and tested Pibella on 8 women. We first prepared and informed them about the use of the product, which took away much of the skepticism and fear.
Our patients are hip- and knee TP patients, between 55-90 years of age. All patients used previously the bedpan.
At first some older patients were a little uncomfortable placing the Pibella; however this was solved once they became more familiar with Pibella.
After the patients started trusting the device, and finding out that it really works without leaking, our test patients embraced the product after only 2-4 uses; the oldest lady being 90 years…
After this test we immediately implemented Pibella in our daily care routine, and receive very positive reactions. Partly because of our own enthusiasm, and our detailed instructions to the patient, they now apply the system at the first time by themselves.
Advantages for our personnel:
- No spillage of urine - No need for lifting patient/carer…back does not get strained - Time saving - Patient becomes more independent (less need for caregiver) - Ease of use - Everything stays dry, nothing spills - Less hectic and stress - Patient is more satisfied
Advantages for our patients:
- No pain (pressure) during use, compared to bedpan - Stress free urination while lying - After a few times patient can do it themselves - Ease of use - Body and bed stays dry - Less tiring then using bedpan - Patient feels much better
Important points to use Pibella successfully:
- Caregivers need to know the instructions and pass this on - Caregiver must be convinced of the product, to also convince the patient - Patient should be informed first about the advantages of using Pibella - Be patient when learning to use the device - Retry after mishaps
We are convinced about this product and will use Pibella wherever possible in the future, as we had such positive experiences.”
“Because of an accident I was confined to hospitals and bed for several months. Besides all pains and worries, the use of the bedpan was extremely stressful and very uncomfortable.
I was fortunate to experiment with Pibella and it was a big relief for me.
With Pibella I was immediately more independent and as a woman felt much better.
In my normal job, as Care Station Manager in a home for elderly, I probably would not have given Pibella a second glance, because until I had to use the bedpan myself I would never have thought what an uncomfortable and stressful thing this is to my own patients.
One night, while I was using Pibella with great ease, I suddenly realized that I should spread the word to all people who work in Care, to bravely offer Pibella to their patients.
The first try really needs some sort of bravery, but after that the quality of life of the patients becomes so much better!
Since then I have recommended this product to many other women.
For me the invention of Pibella is a blessing!”
Ruth Egger, 58 years, Patient at Rehab-Clinic, Station manager Care and Home for the Elderly
Female 67 y: Initially, I was afraid of touching my genital area and positioning Pibella. Because the caregivers were so patient and informative, I was able reduce and overcome this fear. Also I was very scared the first time to allow myself to urinate, as I was worried that I would spill. But it really works! After 5 tries I could use Pibella by myself and I do not need to ring that often.
Female 60 y: The caregivers asked me if I would be willing to try Pibella. I am always in for novelties so I tried Pibella. The nurse showed me the instructions and that day I tried it, but I spilled some urine. After that the nurse helped me to put Pibella in place so I learned where to put it. Now I am completely excited and use it always at night. I have less pain now, because using the bedpan hurt my herniated disk.
Female 70 y: So far I only used the bedpan, which often hurt me because of my hip operation. The lifting and often long time I had to sit on the bedpan was very uncomfortable.
So I tried Pibella after the Nurse proposed this to me. Her instructions were very clear, but I was doubtful that it would work.
The nurse took my hand and showed me exactly where to put Pibella. I am a little clumsy, so the first few times I leaked. After 2 other tries the nurse and I succeeded placing Pibella properly; it was wonderful!!! For the first time I could urinate without pain!! Also the nurse did not have to come that often anymore, because I could do it myself. She only needed to throw the bag out in the morning.
Ruth Engeler Care manager Kreisspital für das Freiamt (Hospital) Muri Switzerland
Our hospital has tested Pibella, and we conclude that Pibella is very advantageous for patients with back problems, adipose patients and elderly women that are confined to bed and have difficulty turning.
While using Pibella these patients have less pain and less hassle then when the bedpan is used. Because of the ease of use it is also very beneficial and a help during night shifts.
Important are clear instructions to the patient; depending on the person, the caregiver may have to help placing the device initially.
Often the bedpan is offered because of routine, and the staff is not yet very familiar with this new product, so this needs to change.
Thanks to Pibella, a bedridden woman can finally get rid of the uncomfortable bedpan.
Richard Studer Healthcare center Fricktal Hospital Laufenburg Switzerland
„ The Internal Medicine and Surgery departments are using Pibella every once in a while. We only have few suitable patients that are bedridden and need to urinate in bed because we try to mobilize everyone.
Because of less effort and sleep interruptions, Pibella is a real relief and improvement of comfort. Also there is less disruption in multiple bed rooms.
For the patients that can benefit from Pibella, we use it. By now, preconception and inhibitions are gone and the product is being used on the different wards.
Pibella will be successful if the patient can relax and fully trust this product. Most times this is easy and sometimes this is a little more complicated.
We found that reasons for mishaps are that women are not relaxed or because of curiosity. We have more and more success stories now and I am confident this will spread further.
Canton Hospital St. Gallen
Hospital Uster
Prof. Dr. Jürg H. Beer Chief of medical Clinic 
Martin Rauber Annemarie Winistörfer
St. Anna Clinic Luzern Schweiz
Martina Steinbeiss
Rolf Strässler
Ruth Engeler
Richard Studer
