University Clinical Trial
The report concludes that the two-part prototype evaluated in the study received higher scores across many assessed dimensions from older adults and caregivers than the conventional silicone bedpan used in nursing homes.
ErgonoPan
Scientific Evidence
Review the reported results, limitations and source documents from a university clinical trial and a joint university ergonomics study of the Xino Ergonomic Bedpan.
Evidence at a Glance
Joint University Ergonomics Study
Operators and simulated patients rated the redesigned bedpans better than the conventional bedpan in most assessed respects. The report also recommends further study of pressure-injury prevention.
Academic and Institutional Approvals
Two hospital ICU wards and Shirin Nursing Home state in signed letters that they used the ergonomic bedpan manufactured by Artin Nik Segal Co., approved its performance and recommended or confirmed its use. University letters explicitly connect the evaluated product with Xino and Artin Nik Segal Co. References to automated washing or disinfection describe the prototype evaluated in that study, not the current commercial Xino Portable Bidet.
Verified Research Details
- Evidence base
- One university clinical trial and one joint university ergonomics study
- Clinical trial ethics code
- IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1401.148
- Joint study ethics codes
- IR.IUMS.REC.1402.619 and IR.TUMS.SPH.REC.1402.268
- Official university source
- Knowledge Translation Unit, Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Intellectual property
- Iranian Patent No. 101984, Iranian Industrial Design Registration No. 46693, PCT/IB2021/058283 and international publication WO2023037148A1
Official links between the studies, Xino and Artin Nik Segal
TUMS School of Nursing and Midwifery letter
The official letter identifies Mahmoudreza Farshchian—CEO of Artin Nik Segal and inventor of the ergonomic bedpan—as the industry-side client of the university’s industry-and-society research project. “Industry-side client” reflects the role stated in the letter.
TUMS School of Public Health letter
The Dean’s letter explicitly states that the “Xino ergonomic bedpan, manufactured by Artin Nik Segal Co.” was evaluated in the joint study conducted by Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Iran University of Medical Sciences.
Official IUMS knowledge-translation page
The university page presents the hospital-bedpan ergonomics study, lists Mahmoudreza Farshchian among the project collaborators and displays an image of the evaluated product.
Knowledge Translation, Iran University of Medical Sciences
Official university knowledge-translation page introducing the ergonomic evaluation of hospital bedpan models.
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University Clinical Trial
Tap the image to read the conclusion and research message.Joint University Study
Tap the image to read the general conclusion.Letter from the Dean, TUMS School of Public Health
This official letter states that the Xino Ergonomic Bedpan manufactured by Artin Nik Segal Co. was evaluated in the joint study by Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Iran University of Medical Sciences and showed stronger performance and efficiency on key measures.
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The signed certificate states that the ergonomic bedpan manufactured by Artin Nik Segal Co. was used for one month, produced greater satisfaction among patients and staff, and had its performance approved and its use recommended.
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The signed certificate states that the ergonomic bedpan manufactured by Artin Nik Segal Co. was used for one month in the hospital ICU, produced greater satisfaction among patients and staff, and had its performance approved and its use recommended.
Tap the image for a larger view.Shirin Nursing Home Approval
Shirin Nursing Home states that it used the ergonomic bedpan manufactured by Artin Nik Segal Co. for two months, observed satisfaction among residents and staff, and approved the device’s performance.
Tap the image for a larger view.TUMS School of Nursing and Midwifery Research Letter
The official TUMS School of Nursing and Midwifery letter identifies Mahmoudreza Farshchian—CEO of Artin Nik Segal Co. and inventor of the ergonomic bedpan—as the industry-side client of the university research project.
Tap the image for a larger view.Iranian Patent Certificate
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Iranian Industrial Design Certificate
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PCT International Publication Record
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University Clinical Trial
Conclusion and Research Message
Conclusion
Overall, the study found that, compared with the silicone bedpan available on the market—the most commonly used bedpan in nursing homes—the two-part bedpan equipped with an automated washing and disinfection system received higher scores across many dimensions from both older adults and their caregivers.
Research Message
The findings indicate that using a two-part elimination bedpan equipped with an automated washing and disinfection system improves the experience of older adults and caregivers in nursing homes and reduces hygiene problems associated with elimination. This type of bedpan can increase satisfaction and facilitate hygiene care. The use of such advanced systems in older-adult care facilities is therefore recommended to improve the quality of life of this vulnerable group and reduce caregivers’ workload.
Joint University Study
General Conclusion
The findings show that the new bedpan and the new hinged bedpan performed better than the conventional bedpan in most respects. In particular, the “new bedpan” delivered the best overall performance across different areas from the perspective of both participant groups—the operators and the simulated patients. This can improve efficiency and comfort for both groups when using bedpans.
Care assistants also found it easier to place the new bedpan under the patient and remove it than the other two bedpans; their next choices for this task were the new hinged bedpan and the conventional bedpan, respectively. The new and new hinged bedpans appear to be more suitable choices for preventing pain and injuries caused by force and pressure, with the conventional bedpan ranking next. Although none of the bedpans statistically matched the body dimensions assessed in this study, participants’ responses suggest that they considered the new bedpan more compatible with their anatomy; their next preferences were the new hinged bedpan and the conventional bedpan, respectively.
Based on these findings, the new bedpan is recommended as the primary option for use in healthcare settings because the redesigned bedpans substantially reduced pressure on the simulated patient’s lumbar, sacral and coccygeal regions. In the joint university study, pressure-sensor measurements showed that the Xino Ergonomic Bedpan exerted less pressure on the body and distributed pressure more evenly than the conventional bedpan. Whether these measured improvements reduce the incidence of pressure injuries requires further clinical study. The findings also indicate how bedpan design can affect physical comfort and perceived exertion and highlight the potential of the new bedpan to improve its characteristics for users with different demographic profiles. Further research can also examine the long-term effects of different bedpan types and improve ergonomic factors for both sexes.