Maintain pressure on reforms to protect NHSContinence problem detector set to trial
People sufferering from continence problems could be spared the embarrassment associated with their condition if a new device proves successful.
Researchers in Bristol have issued an appeal for volunteers to test an odour detector that changes colour when a continence problem occurs.
The item, a small key-ring, alerts users to a continence problem before anyone else notices.
Adele Long, from the BioMed Centre based at the urological institute in Southmead Hospital, said: “People with continence difficulties are most worried about leakage and odour.
“These fears are often unfounded and can stop people from enjoying a normal social and working life.
“These devices will help make older people feel more confident in the knowledge that if they have a problem they can do something about it before anyone else notices.”
Those selected to take part will be given a £10 Marks and Spencer’s voucher.
The device is being developed by the University of the West of England and Brunel University.
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