Usability study proves product type matters

Incontinence products that are easier to use save time and effort during product changes, as well as improve carer satisfaction.

A guide to informed product choices

A new study shows that belted and pants product types are easier to use than all-in-one and 2-piece product types. This higher usability translates into real value, such as:

Up to 13 weeks of caregiver time saved annually[1]

Products with higher usability scores generate significant time-savings during product changes. This could allow carers to refocus their time to meet user needs.

Up to 9 weeks of back bends saved annually[1]

Products with higher usability scores reduce physical strain on caregivers during product changes. This in turn can reduce sick leave and temporary staff costs.

Satisfied staff

Products with higher usability scores are likely to improve carers’ job

satisfaction and working environment.

TENA Flex and TENA Pants score higher

Belted and pants product types consistently received higher usability scores than all-in-one and pad-with-fixation-pant product types[2].

Watch the movie to see the differences.

Edition

Download

Usability factsheet: Gives you an overview over the usability research, outcomes and benefits.

TENA-Usability-infographic_Final Edited.pdf

Usability study: Download the first ever scientific study on usability of absorbing body-worn incontinence products here. Published in Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing in 2018.

Rationale-and-Design-of-a-Novel-Method-to-Assess.pdf

Usability press release: Read more about the need for a new methodology to evaluate absorbing incontinence products.

Usability-Press-Release_2018 ANZ_Final.pdf

Usability research methodology

Study facilitated by TENA and performed by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden(4)

Usability is a product-evaluation method accepted in many fields of research. It measures how well a product contributes to effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in real use(5).

Types of changes

Experienced caregivers measured product usability during standing and lying changes.

Product types tested

Four absorbing incontinence product types were tested: belted, pants, all-in-one and pad-with-fixation-pant.

Usability metrics

Products were evaluated by effectiveness (fit), efficiency (carers’ time on task and workload) and satisfaction (using a subjective questionnaire).

References

¹New usability study proves product type matters. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2018;45(5):456-464

²Essity Data on file 2017. Reference case: 50 dependent residents using three products per day 365 days per year.

³Parent, A.S. (2016) Management for containment: A review of current continence care provisions. Global Forum on Incontinence. 30th March 2016.

⁴RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is fully owned by the Swedish state.

⁵International Organization for Standardization, 1998.

This is TENA

TENA is a brand of Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company. With over 60 years of experience TENA is the No 1 adult incontinence brand globally*. We offer a full range of absorbent products, skincare and digital health technology solutions that are tailored to the needs of individuals, their families and healthcare professionals.

With TENA, Essity is at the forefront of developing products and services that help improve dignity and the quality of people’s lives. We strive for sustainable continence care with better care and better products.

*Euromonitor International Limited; Retail Adult Incontinence, all channels, RSP value sales, Tissue & Hygiene, 2023 ed