Providing Walkers for the Physiotherapy Department

Many elderly patients and patients with disabilities attending the physiotherapy department need a safe way to move around the hospital that protects them from the risk of falling or slipping and gets them to the clinic they need safely, easily and quickly. A walker is better for them and helps preserve their health, rather than sitting in a wheelchair.

Target group:

Physiotherapy patients, whether inpatients or at the physiotherapy clinic, at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah.

Location:

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah

Financial scope:

SAR 150,000.

Project rationale:

  • Protecting patient safety by providing assistive equipment that helps them walk safely.
  • Improving the service provided by the physiotherapy department.
  • Improving the patient experience at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.

Facts and figures:

  • Around 700 patients benefit from the walkers each month.
  • 50 walkers were provided.