A mat that a user sits or lies on. When a user attempts to stand on their own the mat produces an audible noise to alert nearby caregivers. Great for people that need assistance with standing and/or walking.
Advantages
- alerts nearby caregivers that they need to attend to patient urgently to prevent a fall
Disadvantages
- may confuse the user if they do not know what the sound represents
- may not alert any caregivers if no one is around