Addressing immobility challenges in healthcare with Maxi Move® 5

Be it due to aging, injury, or long-term conditions, patients who experience prolonged immobility face complications such as deconditioning, pressure injuries and deep vein thrombosis.²​

Maxi Move® 5 is designed to assist caregivers in addressing many of these challenges, facilitating a path towards safer, more efficient patient mobility support.

The hidden dangers of immobility​

When patients remain immobile for extended periods, their health can deteriorate in ways that are often overlooked. ​

For example, pressure injuries develop when prolonged pressure on bony areas leads to painful wounds that require extensive treatment, with muscle deconditioning also occurring as inactivity weakens muscles – making rehabilitation more challenging and prolonging recovery.³,⁴​

Respiratory issues also become a concern as lying in one position for too long can cause lung congestion and increase the risk of infections. Over time, increased dependency on caregivers reduces a patient’s ability to regain independence, affecting both their physical health and overall well-being.⁵

​

The impact on caregivers and healthcare facilities​

Ensuring patient mobility is essential not just for the patient but also for caregivers and healthcare facilities. ​

Without proper equipment, manual repositioning increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, which are among the leading causes of caregiver absenteeism.⁶ In fact, 59% of musculoskeletal injuries among caregivers result from repositioning or transferring patients, as well as from preventing falls.⁷ ​
​
Additionally, repositioning patients manually is time-consuming and often requires multiple caregivers, straining already limited staff resources.⁸ ​

The consequences of immobility also lead to higher operational costs, as prolonged hospital stays and additional care needs put further pressure on healthcare budgets.⁹

A smarter approach to patient mobility​

Designed to address these challenges, Maxi Move® 5 prioritises both patient safety and caregiver efficiency. Ensuring smooth, controlled movement and reducing the physical strain of repositioning while improving patient outcomes, its features include:

• Powered Dynamic Positioning System (PDPS), which enables effortless and controlled repositioning and reduces caregiver fatigue.​
• Arjo Motion Assist™ technology designed to enhance manoeuvrability, allowing caregivers to move patients smoothly and safely.​
• Versatile attachments that support a wide range of mobility needs, from patients of size to those requiring specialised care.​
• Easy-to-use, single-caregiver operation that helps minimise the need for multiple staff members, increasing efficiency while maintaining high-quality care.

Experience Maxi Move® 5 in action​

With staffing shortages and growing patient needs, healthcare facilities must embrace innovative mobility solutions. ​

Maxi Move® 5 not only improves patient outcomes but also promotes workforce sustainability by making efforts to reduce caregiver strain and injury risk.​

At Arjo, feeling is believing. To discover how Maxi Move® 5 can transform patient care in your facility, book a live demo with one of our team today.

BOOK A DEMO