Workplace in bed

An efficient workplace in bed for persons with impaired finger and hand function.

User with mini keyboard on a cushion on his stomach and elbow resting on a towel on the night table and the mouse on the computer table next to the bed at the same height as the bedside table.

User with mini keyboard on a cushion on his stomach and elbow resting on a towel on the night table

The user holds a mini keyboard in his arms; a computer desk and adjustable height night table stand next to the bed. His elbow is supported by the night table, which is padded with a towel. The computer desk has a slide-out tray and a storage pocket for cables conveniently attached with Velcro straps. It has wheels and is easy to move.

Users comments
The user tested many options before reaching this solution. Now he is very satisfied. By relieving the weight on his arm and using a mini keyboard his arm pain has almost disappeared.

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Author: Pasi

Personen bor i lägenhet och arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1996 och har en hög tetraplegi (C 5). Han har personliga assistenter dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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