US-based NthJEN has introduced its new multi-sensor smart bed technology for the healthcare sector to monitor immobility.

This solution is designed to alert healthcare professionals to any potential risks, as well as help prevent injuries and patient falls.

The smart bed system features a thin, pressure-sensitive membrane that can be applied to any standard bed, equipped with more than 1,000 sensors to continuously assess pressure distribution and patient movements.

This technology identifies early signs of immobility or hazardous patterns that could lead to pressure ulcers or falls.

It can detect when a patient leaves the bed and has not returned within a specified safe period, promptly notifying staff.

NthJEN founder and CEO Naveen Gogumalla said: “We have designed this system to reduce alarm fatigue by only alerting caregivers when necessary.

“If the patient is out of bed too long or has not moved in a high-risk position, that’s when the system speaks up.”

In 2017, founder Gogumalla, with a background in IT and healthcare, was approached by a wound care nurse seeking a practical solution.

This collaboration led to the development of the product, which can be prescribed by doctors and used in both home settings and care facilities, seamlessly integrating into existing hospital systems.

The product is designed to be durable, waterproof, and reusable, securely attaching to the bed while monitoring pressure changes through sensors. It relays data to caregivers and clinicians through a web-based dashboard.

Testing over five years has confirmed the product's durability in clinical and home environments, according to the company.

Its data logging capabilities can also support legal cases by documenting caregiver responses to alerts.

By enabling the early detection of inactivity or absence, NthJEN's smart bed technology prioritises prevention over reaction.

Looking ahead, the company plans to integrate additional clinical monitoring features into the system such as vital signs and ambient sensors.