Assistive device to drain bladder for women. Illustration: Lars ‘Geson’ Andersson
A custom-designed device helps to separate the legs during self-catheterization. The device consists of a metal rod that has padded bowl-shaped supports made to fit the user’s thighs on either side. A mirror is attached to the middle of the rod.
Users comments
The user had a similar assistive device made by an occupational therapist at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden when she was injured. She is extremely satisfied with the device. This particular device was custom-designed at thr orthopedic workshop, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Made by
OT-center, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Paid for by
County Council
Whose idea
User’s occupational therapist
