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Moisture sensors & their applications in urology: A review

Sampoorn Naik, Suhas Bhat K, Vivek K C, Dr Prasanna Kumar S C, Dr Sudarshan B G

Abstract


Diapers are used to preventinvoluntary flow of urine among people suffering from incontinence.Forbedriddenpatientswhocannotcommunicate, the diapers become soakedin moisture before the attendant is awareof the situation. Excess moisture leads tofungalinfectionsandbedsores,whichmayresult in associated infections. To addressthese challenges, the paper explores thepotentialofmoisturesensorsincorporatedintowearabledevices,suchassmartdiapers, adhesive patches, or bed sheets.Thesesensorsenablecontinuousmonitoring of moisture levels, providingreal-time data for early intervention andtargeted treatmentstrategies. The paperhighlightstheavailabledesignconsiderations and technology of varioussensors,emphasizingthepotentialtoenhancepatientcareandimproveoutcomesinmanagingthehealthproblemsarising from moist diapers.

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