Kirton

Based on excellence in design, manufacture and service delivery for over 31 years, Kirton has developed a deserved reputation as a quality provider of specialist seating, furniture for challenging environments and more recently shower, toilet and commode chairs.

The extensive collection of specialist seating and shower, toilet and commode chairs have been developed for all ages and abilities and designed to combine function with superb comfort, support and strong aesthetic appeal.

With a determined ethos for continuous improvement, customer requirements are incorporated into every aspect of our business operation. We encourage close collaboration with our customers from design of new products and initiatives through to working alongside our highly trained and experienced advisors as well as our network of dedicated distributors who are available to give guidance and provide demonstrations of our products without obligation. Indeed all Kirton advisors have been trained as Retail Assessors for Community Equipment at the Disabled Living Foundation to add breadth and depth to their knowledge and skills.

Kirton is a supplier to the NHS as well as many other healthcare establishments and private individuals. Our ISO 9001:2008 accreditation assures quality and helps us to fulfil our pledge to customer satisfaction. At the same time our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System illustrates our commitment to the environment and how Kirton is prepared to work towards improving the world in which we exist.

In addition, Kirton also design, manufacture and install sensory and soft play environments under our brand SensoryPlus as well as produce the Endura range of robust furniture for demanding, high traffic and secure areas.

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Summary of Research on the Intelli-Gel Cushion

The project involved:

• A review of the scientific literature on seating and the aetiology of pressure ulcers
• A review of scientific methods to objectively evaluate seat materials
• Extensive research into existing and emerging materials that could be used in pressure relieving cushions
• In-house testing at Kirton Healthcare evaluating the multitude of materials and combinations using pressure mapping technology
• Laboratory bench testing at Georgia Tech University using the ISO buttock model
• Clinical testing with patients having pressure ulcers up to Grade 2 (EPUAP) based on skin inspection
• Clinical testing with patients having pressure ulcers up to Grade 2 (EPUAP) based on imaging the deeper skin tissues using High Frequency Diagnostic Ultrasound

The clinical tests are in agreement and corroborate with the lab tests. The patients involved in the tests were aged between 78 and 96 years, and the Waterlow Score Range was between 19 and 31. Healing of the skin was observed in all patients. In addition, patients and the nursing home staff reported that the Intelli-Gel cushion provided more comfort, improved sitting posture and increased sitting tolerence by an average of 2 hours.

Based on the research undertaken, the Intelli-Gel cushion is likely to be beneficial for individuals at very high risk of developing pressure ulcers, and for those individuals with existing pressure ulcers up to Grade 2.

To view Clinical Evaluation of Intelli-Gel in a Nursing Home please click here

To view Ultrasound Evaluation of Intelli-Gel Cushions in a Nursing Home please click here

To view Laboratory Bench Test of the Intelli-Gel Cushion please click here