Optimum Features for a Therapy Chair

Check List for optimum clinical features when choosing a Therapy Chair

Hygiene

• Easily Cleaned
• Smooth Surfaces
• Non porous materials

Ergonomic Requirements

• Chair sections are easy to adjust for clinical needs such as cannulation, transfusion, treatments
• Height adjustment for moving and handling needs
• Ease of adjustment of chair sections for patient comfort – foot rest, leg rest, back rest , head pillow
• Chair is stable, not easily tipped over
• Wheels allow ease of movement of the chair with an efficient locking mechanism

Social and communication

• Individual patients chairs should be able to be moved into flexible groups for communicating with other patients, whilst still allowing for privacy if required
• Chairs are attractive and non-institutional looking

Patient Safety

• Weight load should be sufficient to meet needs
• Arm rests should be adjustable , removable for moving and handling
• Braking system should be quick and efficient
• Emergency shock positioning should be quick and simple , preferably hands free for clinical staff
• No sharp edges that patients could injure themselves on
• Ease of entering/ exiting chair

Value for money

• Meets long term costs as well as short term capital budget costs
• Ease of repair
• Ease of replacement of component parts
• Warranty
• Range of colours and accessories