In comparison with the traditional bed pan the Pibella System has several advantages for the patient as well as for the nurses and caregivers, hospitals and nursing homes.
Benefits for patients
Retains intimacy, dignity and generally increased well-being
Provides more independence as patients can use it unaided in hospitals or at home
Decreases stress and discomfort as there is no need to wait for a caregiver or nurse to provide a bedpan
Increases comfort as there is no need to wait for the bed pan to be removed and emptied
Decreases pain as effort to lift pelvis is unnecessary
Perineal area, buttocks, back and thighs remain dry
Bed remains dry –no spillage of urine
Less irritated skin – decreased potential of skin infections
No pain inflicted by the bed pan – less skin abrasions
Lid prevents any unpleasant odour
Decreased use of indwelling catheters, therefore less urinary tract infections
Pibella product can be safely used by patients in casts, patients in traction, by clients with limited back motion, those with fragile bones or painful joints, or after a hip fracture.
Benefits for nurses and other caregivers
Reduced cost and resources for assisting patients with urinary elimination: - No need to change bed sheets as there is no spillage - Help by two caring personnel with heavy patients is unnecessary - Less time required for care of irritated/infected skin - Less time required for cleaning the patient’s body as the body stays dry
If a patient is independently using Pibella after the initial introduction: - Reduced walking, as the bag can be collected later when the patient is seen for any other reason - Several bags can be collected at once from different patients - No calls from a patient feeling an urge to urinate or to empty the bed pan
Frees up more time for more valuable caring and nursing tasks
Easy instruction and use
Reduces chance of unpleasant odours on patient, clothes and linen
Reduces risk of back pain or injury caused by positioning patients on the bed pan
