Case stories

When it comes to preventing workplace injuries and improving comfort for patients, why not take action? Elin's message is clear: after being hospitalised with severe pain and needing frequent repositioning, she believes it’s time to find better solutions.

We had the pleasure of meeting seven-year-old Andreas and his mother, Ditte, in their home, for a chat about toilet training.

Alma is a smiling, seven-year-old girl who loves bathing and having fun in the water, especially with her siblings.

Alma, a seven-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and microcephaly, needed a highly customised seating system to be able to participate fully, both at home and at school.

How a powered, adjustable mobile shower commode helps Jan with his daily routines.

Etac’s mission is to improve quality of life through innovative assistive devices, while prioritising environmental responsibility. The Swift shower stool/chair exemplifies this commitment.

At the beginning of November, we met the outdoor-loving 6-year-old, Andreas, along with his mother, Anne, and his 9-year-old big brother, Eskild.

Emhe shares her experience with Star StabilAir and Star Sentinel

On a wonderful day in May, we met Mathilde, her mother Chelina and her loving 6-year-old brother, Oliver, at Nature Centre Hindsgavl and Nature Reserve Hindsgavl in Middelfart, Denmark.

The R82 infant seating provides Billy with postural support to his pelvis, legs, trunk, upper arms, and head and creates a soft and stable base for Billy to interact with the world around him.

On a cold April day we met Aksel and his mother Sabrine.

By using the HoverMatt Air Transfer System, the two operating room departments at a major Danish hospital have been able to increase patient safety and comfort, free up time required for patient transfers, and reduce work-related injuries.

The Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation (AT&R) Unit at Hawke’s Bay Hospital works with the rehabilitation of patients who are frail and elderly, have had a stroke, or are recovering from surgery. 

At a beautiful September day, we had the pleasure of meeting 4-year old Dani and his lovely family. The meeting took place at Økolariet in Vejle, Denmark which is a science- and experience centre for sustainability, nature, environment, energy, and climate.

We had the pleasure of meeting 6-year-old Olivia and her parents, Morten and Wei in their cosy and accessible home to allow her to try the R82 Swan Curo for the first time.

Tessa Karsten enjoys working as an occupational therapist at De De Zorgcircle in Purmerend, Netherlands. She sees many benefits of the Immedia SatinSheet in-bed system for both healthcare colleagues and residents.

Meet Liz Love, 78 years old and C5.C6 incomplete quadriplegic but most importantly: ‘world traveler’.

In this heart-warming case story, we meet Mr and Mrs T, an affectionate couple that have been together since they met in 1944. Their tale is one of independence, resilience, and unwavering support for one another through the trials of ageing – even to a point where it presented their carers with some serious challenges.

Gerd is 84 years old and has used a raised toilet seat from Etac over the past 6 months. We met for an interview about the seat and ended up in interesting discussions about ageing, the importance of independence - and why it’s embarrassing to fall as an adult.

Close to Christmas we had the pleasure of meeting Tobias and his mom Isabella. Tobias lives with his parents in a small town close to R82’s facilities in Denmark. Tobias is almost 3 years old and loves to play with his Lego and help his dad with improvements in their new house.