Nordic Sensi Chair Hospital Version

The Nordic Sensi Chair can help patients with cognitive disorders relax through automated rocking, soothing music and tactile stimulation.¹ ² ³ 4 The sensory stimulation can have a beneficial effect on their wellbeing and quality of life.

With one in four acute care hospital beds estimated to be occupied by patients living with dementia5, and 30% of patients aged 65 and older suffering from delirium at some point during their hospital stay6, the unfamiliar hospital environment can be a confusing and frightening experience for patients with cognitive disorders. This can lead to an increase in disruptive behaviours such as agitation, restlessness, and shouting out, which can disturb other patients and require additional time and attention that busy hospital staff can find challenging to provide.

Using a non pharmaceutical approach, the fully automated Nordic Sensi Chair offers users a unique sensory experience. This can help patients with cognitive disorders relax through automated rocking, soothing music and tactile stimulation that can have a beneficial effect on behaviour and quality of life.¹ ² ³ 4


1. Rocking Chair Therapy – a non pharmacological approach to comfort and wellbeing – Arjo whitepaper 2019
2. Wellness Nordic Relax Chair user feedback – Arjo whitepaper – 2019
3. Novel therapeutic chair benefits residents with dementia – Arjo whitepaper 2019
4. Original research: https://www.lidsen.com/journals/geriatrics/geriatrics-04-02-114
5. Acute hospital care for people living with dementia: Review of recent research – Journal of Dementia Care (2020)
6. Meredith K. Carbone, BS, MS IV, Marilyn R. Gugliucci, MA, PhD, Delirium and the Family Caregiver: The Need for Evidence-based Education Interventions, The Gerontologist, Volume 55, Issue 3, June 2015, Pages 345–352, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnu035

3 pre-set automatic programmes offering multi-sensory stimulation
Facility to play resident’s favourite music through the external input terminal
Built-in audio system with MusiCure® music
Easy-to-clean and disinfect, soft imitation leather
Swing-out and detachable armrests for easy access
6 cm mattress with headrest and a 2 layer viscoelastic foam with pressure re-distribution characteristics
Wheeled trolley for easy access by Arjo patient lift solutions

Accessories:
Leg-positioner
Top protection with storage pocket
Positioning kit with 4 wedges, half-roll and elastic strap for storage
Weighted blanket and U-shaped cushion

System Specifications
Power supply	AC 230V / 50Hz
Power consumption	90W
Operating environment	0 to 40˚C – 32 to 104˚F
Flame retardancy	EN1021-1 & 1021-2
Class I Medical Device	Compliant with EU Medical Device Regulations 2017/745 EN 60601-1,-2,-6,-11
Biocompatibility	ISO 10993-10
Music & Vibration
MusiCure®	Specially designed for Nordic Sensi Chair
Type	1-way, 1 speaker system
Speaker cone size	8Ω
Impedance	Full range, 700 mm x 2 – 27 ½” x 2
Speaker amplifier	14W (7W + 7W), 1 kHz
Vibration amplifier	14W, 70 Hz
Shielded design	No
External input terminal	Stereo mini jack, 3.5 mm
Remote Control
Operation range	Approx. 1000 mm – 39 ½”
IR receiver	Both sides of chair
Batteries	2 x AAA
Pre-Set Programmes
Relax	Duration 20 min - Back rest lowered to semi-reclined position at the start of the programme - Semi-reclined position kept for the duration of the programme - Returning to seated position at the end of the programme - Automatic MusiCure relax music - Tactile stimulation in the back
Refresh	Duration 20 min - Backrest lowered automatically in 5 steps - Returning to seated position at the end of the programme - Varying swing speed - Automatic Musicure stimulating music - Tactile stimulation in the back
Comfort	Duration 120 min - Back rest in upright position during the entire programme - Constant swing speed - No music
Overall Dimensions (Including Trolley)
Length, upright position	1435 mm – 56 ½”
Height, upright position	1225 mm – 48 ¼”
Length, fully articulated	1830 mm – 72”
Height, fully articulated	835 mm – 32 ¾” (limited by armrest)
Max width (trolley)	850 mm – 33 ½”
Length, back rest	850 mm – 33 ½”
Length, seat section	530 mm – 20 ¾”
Length, leg rest	500 mm – 19 ¾”
Width, seat section	665 mm – 26 ¼”
Seat height, back end	530 mm – 20 ¾”
Seat height, front end	585 mm – 23”
Product weight, incl trolley	74.4 kg – 164 lbs
Product weight, chair only (incl. mattress, pillow, remote control)	46 – 102 lbs
Castor type	Swivelling, individually lockable
Castor size	100 mm – 4”
Floor clearance	130 mm – 5”
Safe Working Load	130 kg – 286 lbs
Material
Mattress and headrest cover	Polyurethane (synthetic leather)
Buffer material	Urethane
Armrest cover	Polyurethane 68%, Cotton 32%
Optional Accessories
Weighted fibre blanket	3.7 kg – 8 lbs, 1250 mm x 1000 mm – 49 ¼” x 39 ½”
Hygiene cover for weighted blanket	Available in white, 1250 mm x 1000 mm – 49 ¼” x 39 ½”
U-shaped cushion	White wipeable polyurethane cover Fabric cover available in 4 optional colours
Top protection with storage pocket	Available in black or white
Positioning kit including 4 wedges, half-roll and elastic strap	Available in anthracite
Leg-positioner	Available in white