Adjustable profiling beds overview

When selecting a bed, ensuring that the height is suitable is very important to provide safety and comfort whilst getting in and out of bed. As mentioned in our previous article, most electric profiling beds have height adjustment as standard; however, there is an increasing emergence of ‘low’ beds that offer lower entry height to assist with self-transfer and provide enhanced safety.

What benefits can adjusting the height of the bed provide?

The capability to lower and raise the height of a bed can offer benefits to those who use the bed daily and their carers. Setting the bed to the correct height is particularly beneficial to those with limited mobility. This can help get in and out of bed, especially for those who can self-transfer into a wheelchair.

The function can also be used to assist an individual in achieving a semi-standing position. Lower bed height can also offer increased security against falls due to the position of the bed being closer to the floor. Some beds offer a shallow height, such as only 21cm, from the floor and, when used with a padded mat at the side of the bed, can offer more excellent protection from injury.

For example, those prone to leaving their bed unexpectedly at night. Accompanying bed beds low height with padded mats is handy when a bed is used without side rails. Raising the height of the bed to an ergonomic height is particularly useful for carers as it allows them to care for their clients at a safe working height, therefore reducing their risk of back strain and associated injury.