Using Bidets to Help Older Adults with Toileting
Author Information
Author(s): Van Son Catherine, Cerruti Minyoung
Primary Institution: Washington State University
Hypothesis
What are the benefits and challenges older adults and their caregivers experience in using a bidet?
Conclusion
Bidet technology can support older adults' toileting privacy and independence, reduce caregiver burden, and decrease the environmental impact by using fewer paper products.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults described apprehension about using the technology while appreciating increased privacy and independence.
- Caregivers reported less time toileting and could focus more on other activities of daily living.
Takeaway
Bidets can help older people go to the bathroom more easily and keep their privacy, while also making it easier for caregivers.
Methodology
A scoping review was conducted using the five stages of Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and the PRISMA-ScR checklist, focusing on literature published after 2000 across five databases.
Limitations
Research gaps were identified, and randomized controlled studies with larger samples are needed.
Participant Demographics
Seven papers focused on older adults, two on caregivers for older adults, and five included older adults as part of their sample.
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