COALA gown: Ergonomic innovation for secure and pain-free transfers

In healthcare establishments, healthcare assistants are confronted daily with the physical risks associated with patient transfers. The COALA blouse, designed by Connect-Link, lightens this load thanks to integrated handles which reduce strain on the arms and back, thus limiting musculoskeletal disorders.

A more comfortable transfer for patients

The design of the COALA blouse provides increased comfort not only for caregivers but also for patients. The blouse allows you to reintegrate the patient into the transferencouraging him to participate in his own movements safely and without pain. The handles allow the patient to actively contribute by taking support, which reinforces their feeling of security. The COALA blouse thus promotes better caregiver-patient interactionreducing the stress and anxiety often associated with travel.

An affordable and easy-to-use solution

Unlike more expensive mechanical systemsthe COALA blouse is a lightweight textile solution, weighing only 280 grammes. Easy to put on and take off, it deactivates in seconds, allowing caregivers to switch from standard use to reinforced assistance depending on needs. This accessibility makes the blouse a alternative durable and economical to traditional exoskeletons.

The COALA blouse is particularly prized for its ability to enhance local tasksessential to the nursing assistant profession. Its design specifically responds to the needs of this profession, where every movement counts, and where efforts to protect staff injuries are essential. By integrating innovative technology into a classic garment, Connect-Link offers a concrete response to health ergonomic challenges.

Towards active prevention of musculoskeletal disorders

The COALA blouse allows you to strengthen the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (TMS), particularly for caregivers often exposed to intense postures and physical efforts. Thanks to his tintegrated assistance technologyit helps to distribute the burden more ergonomically and allows caregivers to adopt more natural postures, thus lightening the physical and mental load of their work. This advance responds to a growing concern in the healthcare sector, where ergonomics and the health of professionals have become priorities.