A bedrail that is secured to the bed by having a folding board underneath the mattress. This is commonly used by someone who has difficulty getting in or out of their beds, but also by those that have difficulty with weight shifting.
Advantages
- greater independence with getting in and out of bed
Disadvantages
- the folding board may contribute to some discomfort when sleeping on the mattress
- the rail is quite small, thus the person must have good coordination when attempting to reach for this device