Optima Turn Mattress
Advanced Pressure Care and Automated Repositioning for Safer, More Efficient Patient Handling — The Wellell Optima Turn Mattress is a clinically advanced solution designed to support pressure injury prevention and reduce the physical demands of manual patient handling. By automating 30° lateral turning, this system promotes patient safety, enhances comfort, and improves caregiver efficiency, making it ideal for use in hospitals, care homes, and long-term care settings.
Hospitalised Patients and Pressure Injuries:
• Approximately 44% of hospitalised patients develop pressure injuries (PIs), which can increase the risk of mortality by up to six times.
• PIs that progress to Stage II (partial skin loss) typically require more than eight weeks to heal, significantly increasing care costs and treatment time.
• Preventing pressure injuries is critical for maintaining patient wellbeing, reducing complications, and improving hospital outcomes.
Importance of Effective Repositioning:
• Regular repositioning helps to relieve pressure on bony prominences and enhances skin blood flow.
• Clinical evidence shows that a 30° lateral turn is more effective than a 90° turn for improving circulation and preventing tissue breakdown.
• Consistent turning routines are essential for patients with limited mobility or prolonged bed rest.
Challenges Faced by Healthcare Staff:
• 62% of nursing staff experience lower back injuries due to frequent patient handling and repositioning.
• These injuries contribute to staff burnout, absenteeism, and increased healthcare workforce shortages.
• Manual repositioning often requires multiple caregivers, adding strain during periods of limited staffing.
The Optima Turn Mattress Solution:
• Automatically performs gentle 30° lateral turns at preset intervals, reducing the need for manual repositioning.
• Features customisable turning cycles to suit individual care plans and patient needs.
• Integrated side bolsters provide lateral support and prevent the patient from rolling toward bed rails, ensuring safety and alignment.
• Compatible with standard profiling bed frames and enhances the performance of pressure-relieving surfaces.
Recommended Applications:
• Ideal for patients at high risk of pressure injury due to immobility, sedation, or neurological conditions.
• Suitable for use in critical care, palliative care, post-operative recovery, and long-term care units.
• Promotes dignity, reduces disruption to rest, and supports a higher standard of patient-centred care.
Key Benefits:
• Automated Turning: Delivers safe and consistent 30° repositioning without manual intervention.
• Pressure Injury Prevention: Improves circulation and relieves pressure on vulnerable areas.
• Reduced Caregiver Strain: Minimises the physical demands of patient handling, helping to prevent staff injuries.
• Patient Safety and Comfort: Side bolsters maintain positioning and protect against bed rail contact.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Easily integrates into existing care protocols and bed systems.
