The basic requirements of a therapy chair in an acute clinical environment

Here are some of the basics

• Patient Comfort- this has to be a number one consideration as patients may be sitting for some time during treatment
• Functionality & flexibility for clinical staff – meets their needs as well as patients
• Resuscitation – the ability to carry out emergency resuscitation whilst in the chair
• Moving and handling – easy access for both patients and staff  to step into chair and transfer from chair
• Infection Control – minimal stitching and suitable material used in the manufacturing.
• Aesthetics – the chair looks good in a clinical setting but still meets the clinical requirements of the environment it is used in

We intend to expand on each of these sections in subsequent posts