Smart Incontinence Pad Monitoring System for Enhanced Elderly Care

Challenge: Helsinki: Wildcard – How can innovative remote diagnostics improve city services?

Target Group: Elderly

The Urisens pilot implemented a smart incontinence monitoring system at Kustaankartano Senior Centre. The solution by Aalto University aimed to reduce manual pad checks, improve resident comfort, and provide caregivers with timely alerts. Co-creation activities included onsite feedback, structured surveys, and embedded iteration sessions with nurses and care assistants.
The system was successfully installed and used in daily routines, with valuable feedback shaping alert logic and interface usability. 15-17 caregivers and 4 residents were involved during the pilot. Key insights were collected about integrating real-time monitoring into elderly care workflows. While system alerts were not yet used to guide medical decisions, caregiver responses indicated improved workflow efficiency and resident dignity. Planned next steps include refining AI accuracy, scaling the system to new units, and evaluating long-term health outcomes based on early detection and response patterns